To help optimise the benefits of locally-grown legumes, the legumES project is developing an “AgriToolkit” to help assess sustainability. In the Toolkit will be the “Ecosystem Service Navigator” to aid legume-centred decision-making. Also, a “Catalogue of Indicators” for ecosystem monitoring to help tailor best practices to local conditions. These tools are aimed to help farmers, […]
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The legumES project is on a mission to make agriculture more sustainable, resilient, and regenerative — using the power of legumes. 🌱 Through Pilot Studies and Participatory Farmer trials, legumES gathers data on legume crops and their impact across Europe. Testing novel agronomy and varieties for their adaptive capacity to diverse and variable climates and
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Across Europe, legumes are proving to be more than just crops—they are catalysts for system transformation. By enriching soils with natural fertility, reducing the need for synthetic inputs, and enhancing soil functions, legumes strengthen the foundation of sustainable farming. Legumes also help nurture biodiversity, supporting pollinators, beneficial insects, and wildlife that are essential for resilient
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The environmental potential of lupin co-products for biogas legumes co-product use as feed for biogas compared to waste The legumES project was present at the 2nd National Legume Congress in Leipzig, where we shared insights on the utilization of lupin hulls as a co-product of protein production, analyzed from a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) perspective.
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Between December 2024 and February 2025, three workshops brought together key stakeholders from research, industry, agriculture, and policy to advance the role of legumes in European food systems. The first workshop in Portugal focused on integrating legumes into local farming, highlighting their economic, environmental, and nutritional benefits. Participants explored innovative approaches to enhance value chains
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From March 25th to 27th, 2025, the legumES project held its annual General Assembly in the picturesque city of Perugia, Italy. The event gathered around 40 project partners from across Europe for three days of lively exchange, learning, and connection. The agenda was rich and diverse, featuring hands-on workshops, insightful updates on the Pilot Studies
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Robinia pseudoacacia, commonly known as Black Locust, is a fast-growing, deciduous tree species widely utilized in European agroforestry ecosystems. Known for its ability to fix nitrogen, this tree contributes to soil fertility improvement, erosion control, and land reclamation, particularly in degraded areas. However, its invasive nature and allelopathic properties can reduce biodiversity in ecosystems where it establishes itself.
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Legumes are an important component of animal feed. Our industry partner Cooprado is importing protein crops, in particular soybean, from overseas to produce their animal feed products for different species of livestock. In this pilot study, we aim to produce local protein crops suitable for the production of animal feed for different species of livestock. Production will focus on intercropping and organic production to maximise sustainability of the product. Â
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