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This video showcases a traditional yet innovative Chinese farming method where rice paddies and fish ponds are combined into an integrated ecosystem. Known as "rice-fish symbiosis" (稻鱼共生系统), this practice allows farmers to cultivate rice and raise fish (such as carp, tilapia, or crucian carp) simultaneously in the same field. The system is not only space-efficient but also eco-friendly, as the fish help control pests and weeds, while their waste provides natural fertilizer for the rice.

🔄 BENEFITS OF RICE-FISH SYMBIOSIS:
✅ Natural Pest Control: Fish eat insects, larvae, and weeds, reducing the need for pesticides.
✅ Improved Soil Fertility: Fish waste enriches the water with nutrients for rice growth.
✅ Diversified Income: Farmers harvest both rice and fish from the same plot.
✅ Water Efficiency: Shared resources maximize land and water use.
✅ Environmental Sustainability: Mimics natural wetlands and supports biodiversity.

🐠 COMMON FISH SPECIES USED:

Carp (e.g., common carp, grass carp)

Tilapia

Crucian Carp

Loach or Catfish in some regions

🌱 FARMING PRACTICES SHOWN:

Field Preparation: Paddy fields are deepened slightly to create channels or ponds for fish.

Rice Planting: Rice seedlings are transplanted as usual.

Fish Stocking: Juvenile fish are released into the flooded fields.

Water Management: Balanced water levels ensure both rice and fish thrive.

Harvest: Rice is harvested first, followed by fish—often by draining the field.

🏞️ CULTURAL & REGIONAL CONTEXT:

This ancient method is recognized as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) by the FAO, notably in places like Qingtian County (Zhejiang Province).

It reflects the Chinese philosophy of "harmony between humans and nature" (天人合一).

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💬 Discussion:
“Would you try integrating fish into crop fields? What other symbiotic farming systems have you seen?”

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