How ducks aid sustainable rice cultivation
A pioneering rice farm in Vermont has embraced the agroecological technique known as “aigamo method,” which introduces ducks into rice fields to offer natural weed and pest control, along with essential fertilization for the grains.
This blogpost article examines and explains the agroecology method, the implementation, and how the success of Aigamo has influenced farmers worldwide.
Year: 2024
Country/ies: Japan, United States of America
Geographical coverage: Asia and the Pacific, North America
Full text available at: https://news.mongabay.com/2024/01/mongabay-explains-how-ducks-aid-sustainable-rice-cultivation/?mc_cid=44fab72474&mc_eid=56cef008c5
Content language: English
Type: Innovation