Why use ducks as rice farmers?

This Mongabay Explains’ episode examines the agroecology method of aigamo, where ducks are introduced into rice fields to provide weed and pest control, plus free fertilizer, for the grains.

Originating in Asia, it’s been successfully adapted at a rice farm in Vermont, which is now training other farmers in the sustainable technique to boost rice production in the region.

Agroecology is a set of sustainable agricultural techniques modeled upon natural ecosystems that also applies ancient growing traditions developed by Indigenous, traditional and local communities.

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