APPENDIX 1

Advantages of intercropping identified by farmers in Roslagen, Sweden

  1. Increases production
  2. Enhances the supply of nutrients, especially nitrogen
  3. Attractss insects and birds that control pests and diseases
  4. Protects the crop against fungi by naturally occurring chemical compounds
  5. Repels harmful insects by fragrance
  6. Increases taste and aroma in the crop
  7. Increases the content of ethereal oils in herbs
  8. Increases crop quality in vegetables
  9. Buffers for crop failure during climate irregularities