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International Journal Of Horticulture, Agriculture And Food Science(IJHAF)

Boosting Resilience Through Rice-Fish Polyculture in Tropical Agricultural Ecosystems

Anwita Bhattacharya


International Journal of Horticulture, Agriculture and Food science(IJHAF), Vol-8,Issue-4, October - December 2024, Pages 31-36, 10.22161/ijhaf.8.4.3

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Article Info: Received: 27 Nov 2024; Received in revised form: 17 Dec 2024; Accepted: 21 Dec 2024; Available online: 24 Dec 2024

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Rice-fish polyculture represents an integrated farming system that combines rice cultivation with aquaculture, offering a pathway to enhance agricultural resilience in tropical ecosystems. This review explores the historical evolution, ecological advantages, economic viability, and challenges of rice-fish systems, drawing on global case studies primarily from Asia and Africa. By synthesizing data from over 50 studies, it highlights how these systems improve biodiversity, nutrient cycling, and climate adaptability while reducing reliance on chemical inputs. Comparative analyses reveal increased yields, higher net incomes, and lower environmental impacts compared to monocultures. The article underscores the potential of rice-fish polyculture to foster sustainable food security amid climate change, emphasizing the need for policy support and adaptive management.

Rice-fish polyculture, tropical agriculture, climate resilience, integrated farming, biodiversity, sustainable aquaculture

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