Integrated Duck–Paddy Farming is an age-old practice that is gaining high attention due to its low investment, high returns and eco-friendly nature. By allowing ducks to forage in paddy fields, farmers can reduce input costs, improve soil fertility and increase rice yield while earning an additional income from meat and egg production. This article explains practical, low-cost techniques that can help farmers maximize profits from a Duck–Paddy integrated system. Benefit at

How community-led duck enterprises can turn wetlands, ponds, and paddy landscapes into resilient livelihoods Duck farming is a natural fit for North East Region (NER), where ponds, wells, oxbow lakes, paddy fields, and seasonal wetlands are abundant. Duck farming is managed well, community-based duck enterprises can deliver year‑round income from eggs and meat, while improving paddy productivity, suppressing pests, and recycling nutrients. This article outlines viable product

Integrated Duck–Paddy Farming is emerging as an effective ecological model that enhances rice productivity while improving soil health. Among its many benefits, the practice of allowing ducks to graze in paddy fields plays a significant role in increasing grain yield and boosting soil microbial activity, which are essential for sustainable rice production. This article explores the scientific and practical impacts of duck grazing on both crop performance and soil ecology. I