The Aigamo Method (NO PESTICIDES NEEDED!)
Aigamo method In Asia, ducks are primarily raised for their meat, and the practice of growing ducks to eat pests is a traditional method known as the aigamo method. This method involves releasing ducks into rice paddies after planting rice, where they consume pests like snails and insects, while also providing natural fertilization through their droppings. The ducks’ foraging behavior is particularly effective in targeting pests like leaf hoppers and grasshoppers, which are common threats to rice crops. The aigamo method has been successfully adapted in various countries, including Japan, Vietnam, France, and the United States, where it is now being practiced by farmers to produce high-quality organic rice and increase their income.
