Japanese farmers rediscover ancient rice-growing technique that boosts production without the need for chemicals. Using ducks instead [read more:

I love when people use animals as helpers where they both benefit

There are so many techniques like this where we can find a way to benefit each other. It reminds me of the lady who spent her entire life struggling to improve cattle practices to be more effective and humane. Somehow she saw the patterns that cows see, and enjoy. She was autistic, which to me intensifies the beauty of her story and human ability. They use her methods to this day. Temple Grandin was her name.

Same way nightjars eat mosquitoes. Bea eaters eats dangerous flies and wasps. Birds are our best friends.

What happens to the fat ducks? 🦆

Truly organic rice field 🌾

yeah their poop is magic!

Chinese and many others use fish for the same purpose. Seems like a lot easier.

Growing ancient rice in my garden. Hoping it'll inspire my cooking to have an 'Old World' flair – or at least, 'Old Grain' flair.

They will have fun here 🦆 🐟😭🙌🙌😀😀

Wild turkeys come through my potato patch every week or so and eat all the slugs and other bugs. They are very thorough! They are great allies!