Thursday, April 24, 2014

Rice paddies in China have more than rice


Chinese rice paddies are increasingly used to farm fish, ducks, crawfish and eels, among other things. This has been done since ancient times but is making a resurgence due to the benefits of not having to use artificial fertilizers and pesticides. The fish and ducks eat insects and also their waste fertilizes the paddies in a symbiotic relationship.

Rice-duck Farming
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVL0Ku6iodM

Rice-fish farming
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejP1VflTZ4A

article
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/food/2012-02/22/content_15733045.htm

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