Rice Fish Agriculture in Jamalpur - Paper 2 Flashcards
What is Jamalpur?
An agricultural district in northern Bangladesh.
Describe the farmers here:
Many farmers are subsistence farmers growing rice and wheat.
What is the new practise called?
Rice-fish culture.
Which charity supports local farmers in introducing the new rice-fish culture?
Practical Action.
Small fish are introduced into the rice paddy fields, what 3 things does this do?
-Provides a source of protein for the people eating them
-Aerate the water
-Fertilise the soil (through their droppings)
What 2 things have happened as a result of rice-fish culture?
Rice yields have increased and family diets have improved. Surplus rice can be sold at local supermarkets, providing extra income for farmers.
What is a rice-fish culture a good example of and why?
A sustainable approach to increasing food supplies as it does not involve any artificial chemicals, expensive equipment or external expertise, and it does not harm the natural environment.
