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Just add fish: Scientists pursue more rice, less disease in Senegal paddies
Half smiling through crinkled eyes, Moussa Ndiaye, in his long tunic and skullcap, watched a combine harvest his northern Senegal rice paddy, where he expects a good haul—not just of grain.
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Moussa Ndiaye, wearing a long tunic and skullcap, observed a combine harvesting his northern Senegal rice paddy, anticipating a strong grain yield. His field participates in a study that introduces fish into rice paddies to combat a major parasitic disease while boosting rice production. The fish serve a dual purpose, providing an additional source of income when harvested and sold. The approach aims to deliver simultaneous benefits for health, agriculture, and farmer livelihoods.
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