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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 watches a combine harvest his northern Senegal rice paddy, expecting a good haul of grain. His field is part of a study that adds fish to rice paddies to fight a major parasitic disease and boost yields. The fish can be caught and sold for profit, offering a win‑win‑win for local farmers.

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