Ducks and rice come together long before dinner

Long before ducks and rice are served for someone's dinner, they're getting together to help farmers.

The unique integrated rice-and-duck farming model practiced in the paddies of Erdaogang village in Panshi, Jilin province, helps farmers produce high-quality organic rice through eco-friendly agriculture.

"We put around 200 ducks into each hectare of rice fields after transplanting the seedlings," said Xiu Jinku, one of the farmers. "The ducks eat weeds and insects, and their feces provide natural fertilizer."

"Without any pesticides or chemical fertilizers, we can produce high-quality rice that is rich in vitamins and minerals," he said. "Moreover, the coexistence of ducks and rice can also reduce costs and help us increase our incomes."

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