Cassava-legume intercropping boosts yields in low-input farming systems.
Cassava-legume intercropping is a farming method often used in the tropics. A study looked at 55 articles from 1979 to 2021 to see how well it works. They found that intercropping cassava with peanuts, cowpeas, or soybeans is good for increasing yields. However, cassava-pigeon pea combinations don't work as well. Intercropping works better in systems without fertilizer or irrigation. This is because cassava plants that get extra nutrients and water compete more with the legumes. So, it's important to use the right management practices and plant varieties for cassava-legume intercropping to be successful.