Rice-Duck System, reducing chemicals and increasing income

The technical leaflet introduces the rice–duck system, an agroecological practice that reduces chemical use by allowing ducks to control pests and weeds while naturally fertilizing the soil. It outlines the system’s economic benefits, showing how farmers can increase rice yields and earn additional income from duck sales. The leaflet also provides practical guidance, timelines, and cost estimates to support successful adoption.

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Type of ALiSEA product Agroecology Insights
Title Rice-Duck System, reducing chemicals and increasing income
Description The technical leaflet introduces the rice–duck system, an agroecological practice that reduces chemical use by allowing ducks to control pests and weeds while naturally fertilizing the soil. It outlines the system’s economic benefits, showing how farmers can increase rice yields and earn additional income from duck sales. The leaflet also provides practical guidance, timelines, and cost estimates to support successful adoption.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Animal health
  • Nutrition and diets
Agroecology Keyword
  • Integrated crop livestock system
  • Animal wellbeing
  • Integrated animal health
  • Sustainable animal feeding
Contributing organisations DLAM, CIRAD
Author Chanthavone Phonekhampheng, Albrecht Ehrensperger
Year 2025
Type of document Practical how-to
Language English
Country Lao PDR
Administrative Level 1 Xiengkhouang
Administrative Level 2
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