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Could fish be a secret ingredient for rice farmers to avoid disease and make more money?

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Farmers in Senegal are stocking fish in their rice paddies for multiple benefits. Per NPR News, the fish fertilize crops, provide food, and eat snails that carry parasitic worms — reducing tropical disease while boosting yields.

Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/12/nx-s1-5803170/farmers-fish...

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