“Senegal Rice Farmers Boost Yields and Health with Fish Integration: A Sustainable Revoluti” — what this page in the network covers. In northern Senegal, farmer Moussa Ndiaye is reaping more than just rice—his paddies now teem with tilapia, thanks to a groundbreaking agro-ecological initiative led by researchers from the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and local partners. With support from the African Development Bank and the World Bank’s climate resilience programs, this fish-rice co-culture system has increased yields by up to 30% while reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers.
The integration of Nile tilapia not only enhances soil fertility through natural nutrient cycling but also provides a critical protein source for rural families, addressing malnutrition in a region where over 25% of children suffer from stunting. The project, piloted across 1,200 hectares in the Matam and Saint-Louis regions since 2021, demonstrates how traditional farming can evolve sustainably. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.