Ducks and Fish Boost Rice Farming

Farmers are hopping on board with a wild new rice-duck combo—ducks patrol paddies, gobbling pests and weeds while turning poop into fertilizer, slashing chemical use and boosting yields. It’s not just eco-friendly, it’s pocket-friendly too. The government’s rolling out this integrated farming model with help from extension officers, aiming to slash costs and pack more value into every harvest. Similar fish-in-rice systems are also in the works, turning flooded fields into multitasking ecosystems. Two acres of land are being set aside for these projects, backed by FAO and Guyana’s Rice Board, all to lift farmers’ incomes and sustainability through smart, symbiotic agriculture. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6e1e0a9129108dd5