Intercropping maize with common bean, turmeric, and roselle in Mizoram, India increased maize yield and improved forage quality. Maize dry matter yield was higher in intercrops compared to growing maize alone. The fiber content in maize decreased in intercrops, making the forage more digestible. Maize intercropped with bean had the highest protein content. Intercropping also increased soil organic carbon and microbial biomass, improving soil health. Land equivalent ratios were higher in intercropping, showing increased productivity. Overall, intercropping improved maize yield, forage quality, and soil health compared to growing maize alone.