Legume Genomics and Genetics 2025, Vol.16, No.6, 270-278 http://cropscipublisher.com/index.php/lgg 276 the implementation of some mixed planting models, which shows that as long as the policies keep up, the effect is still very obvious. In the future, policies can also lean more in these directions: first, reduce the difficulty for farmers to adopt new methods, second, strengthen relevant training, and third, encourage more cooperation between different fields, so that intercropping can develop faster and wider. 9 Concluding Remarks There are many benefits to intercropping of legumes. These benefits are not only ecological, but also agronomic and economic. For example, it can make better use of land resources, make it easier for plants to absorb nitrogen and phosphorus, and make yields more stable. Land use efficiency can also be improved. At the same time, farmers will rely less on fertilizers and pesticides. In this way, not only the soil becomes healthier, but also there are more species of organisms in the fields, and the ecosystem as a whole becomes more vibrant. Moreover, farmers' incomes are often higher, or at least more stable, especially in small-scale farming systems with low investment. More and more studies have shown that intercropping of legumes is an important sustainable agricultural method. It can maximize land use, reduce environmental damage, and help ensure food security. In the long run, it is not just as simple as increasing yields, but also makes agriculture more resilient and adaptable to changes in the face of climate change and resource constraints. But having said that, although intercropping has many benefits, there are still many areas that can be improved. For example, how to match crops more appropriately, how to arrange field management, and how to solve the problem of mechanization mismatch all need in-depth research. In addition, new methods should be developed in breeding, digital technology, and overall system design to truly unleash the potential of intercropping. Moreover, policy support is also indispensable. The government should introduce more encouraging measures, and strengthen technology promotion and farmer training to help them learn to use these methods well. In this way, intercropping can be promoted more widely and truly solve the problems that may be faced by agriculture in the future. Overall, leguminous intercropping is a planting method that really works well. It can make land use more efficient and make agriculture greener and longer-term. In the future, whether it is research, technological innovation, or policy, it is worth continuing to invest and support. Acknowledgments I would like to express my appreciation to the editor and reviewers for their time and efforts to improve the quality of our manuscript. Conflict of Interest Disclosure The author affirms that this research was conducted without any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. References Ahmad T., Siddiqui M., Ali S., Iqbal M., Hussain I., Ali A., Ahmad Z., and Hamid A., 2019, Forage sorghum-legume intercropping: effect on growth, yields, nutritional quality and economic returns, Bragantia, 78(2): 240-248. https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4499.2017363 Boora S., Rohit M., Manisha K., Kaur B., and Tyagi R., 2022, Constraints in adoption of intercropping in horticultural crops among farmers of Haryana, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 40(10): 45-56. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031065 Cao W., Yang L., Zhou G., Zhang J., Liu R., Chang D., and Chai Q., 2024, Maize and legume intercropping enhanced crop growth and soil carbon and nutrient cycling through regulating soil enzyme activities, European Journal of Agronomy, 149: 127237. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eja.2024.127237 Carlsson G., Jensen E., and Hauggaard-Nielsen H., 2020, Intercropping of grain legumes and cereals improves the use of soil N resources and reduces the requirement for synthetic fertilizer N: a global-scale analysis, Agronomy for Sustainable Development, 40: 7. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13593-020-0607-x De Mazancourt C., Hilgert N., Mahmoud R., Casadebaig P., Gaudio N., Alletto L., and Freschet G., 2022, Species choice and N fertilization influence yield gains through complementarity and selection effects in cereal-legume intercrops, Agronomy for Sustainable Development, 42: 54. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13593-022-00754-y
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