Traditional "rice-fish-duck" farming brings vitality to Congjiang

Photo taken on June 17, 2025, shows the view of rice paddy in Congjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The traditional ecological farming system in Congjiang—raising fish and ducks in rice fields—not only improves soil fertility and pest control, but also enhances yields and income for local farmers. It exemplifies how indigenous knowledge and biodiversity support sustainable rural development. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on June 17, 2025, shows the view of rice paddy in Congjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The traditional ecological farming system in Congjiang—raising fish and ducks in rice fields—not only improves soil fertility and pest control, but also enhances yields and income for local farmers. It exemplifies how indigenous knowledge and biodiversity support sustainable rural development. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on June 17, 2025, shows the view of rice paddy in Congjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The traditional ecological farming system in Congjiang—raising fish and ducks in rice fields—not only improves soil fertility and pest control, but also enhances yields and income for local farmers. It exemplifies how indigenous knowledge and biodiversity support sustainable rural development. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on June 17, 2025, shows the view of rice paddy in Congjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The traditional ecological farming system in Congjiang—raising fish and ducks in rice fields—not only improves soil fertility and pest control, but also enhances yields and income for local farmers. It exemplifies how indigenous knowledge and biodiversity support sustainable rural development. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on June 17, 2025, shows the view of rice paddy in Congjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The traditional ecological farming system in Congjiang—raising fish and ducks in rice fields—not only improves soil fertility and pest control, but also enhances yields and income for local farmers. It exemplifies how indigenous knowledge and biodiversity support sustainable rural development. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on June 17, 2025, shows the farmers transferring fry in Congjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The traditional ecological farming system in Congjiang—raising fish and ducks in rice fields—not only improves soil fertility and pest control, but also enhances yields and income for local farmers. It exemplifies how indigenous knowledge and biodiversity support sustainable rural development. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on June 17, 2025, shows ducks roaming freely in a rice field in Congjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The traditional ecological farming system in Congjiang—raising fish and ducks in rice fields—not only improves soil fertility and pest control, but also enhances yields and income for local farmers. It exemplifies how indigenous knowledge and biodiversity support sustainable rural development. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)