The farm is located in Spicchiaiola, Volterra (Tuscany), Italy.
Advantages of the system: The cost of intercropping is related to the seed cost of the companion crop and the sowing operation cost; Some costs can be saved in the crop management and there are specific CAP payments; Growing two cash crops in the same season. The intercropping technique is better tailored on organic or low-input farms. Intercropped durum wheat does not suffer yield loss in general.