Integrated rice farming systems, which combine rice cultivation with the simultaneous rearing of aquatic animals, have garnered significant attention as a sustainable agricultural approach. These ...
A study suggests that people in ancient China started farming carp around 6200 BCE. "...fish farms also produce waste and nutrients at concentrations that can wreak havoc on local marine ecosystems ...
Circle of Blue’s senior editor reports from the field, literally, as he ends his second week in the rice paddies of rural China. SHENYANG, China — The rice paddies start immediately beyond the borders ...
Pelteobagrus fulvidraco is a freshwater fish commonly raised in rice fields, yet the optimal stocking density for this species remains unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the ...
Rice farming, with intricate irrigation systems and tight-knit farming communities, has long been suspected of fostering collectivism. However, proving this theory requires navigating confounding ...
Targeted investment in direct seeded rice (DSR) research can help reshape India’s future of climate resilient farming, according to a study by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). The ...
Nigeria’s quest to reduce rice import is being challenged by erratic weather. Adopting climate-smart rice agriculture approach is one way farmers are learning to adapt to the changing weather to ...