My research develops strategies for diversifying Finnish cropping systems to improve organic cereal production and integrate underutilized “special crops”.
The main objective is to assess how crop diversity—through landraces, mixtures, intercropping, and alternative species—can enhance productivity, stability, and resilience under low-input and northern climatic conditions.
The research addresses key challenges such as climate change, pest and disease pressure, and reliance on a narrow range of crops. It contributes to improved soil health, biodiversity, resource-use efficiency, and food security, while supporting farm income.
The study uses multi-year field experiment datasets from Finland. Statistical approaches, including mixed models, ANOVA, and stability analysis, are applied to evaluate crop performance, genotype × environment interactions, preceding crop effects, and intercropping systems.
