This paper explores the origins of observed differences in cooperativeness across societies and cultures. In particular, we provide evidence that rice cultivation gives rise to a more cooperative social norm. The rationale behind the hypothesis is that unlike cultivating other crops, such as wheat or corn, farming rice historically required extensive cooperation among farmers. We travelled to f...

Rice and fish are common staple foods in many parts of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The cultivation of fish in paddy fields has proven to be highly productive. Simultaneous rice and fish cultures can be accomplished with l i t t l e extra effort and is economically feasible and practical. Fish enhance rice yield through predation of insect pests, reduce aquatic vascular plant and algal grow...

This paper examines the challenges facing fish farming development in western kenya. Sample survey of 192 farmers representing the fish farming community in the area was used. The study result revealed that the high prices of fish feed, declining fish prices and lack of finance were found to be the top ranking serious challenges facing fish farmers in that area. A Cross-sectional and longitudin...

■ Abstract With continued human pressure on marine fisheries and ocean resources, aquaculture has become one of the most promising avenues for increasing marine fish production in the future. This review presents recent trends and future prospects for the aquaculture industry, with particular attention paid to ocean farming and carnivorous finfish species. The benefits of farming carnivorous fi...

In India, the contribution of ducks for egg and meat production is next to chicken. There are many advantagesof duck over The important available in country few exotic breeds locallyavailable indigenous ducks. Ducks can be reared under intensive, semi-intensive extensive rearing system.However, mostly small flock size as subsidiary source income. major basedintegrated farming system duck-fish, ...

Historically, humans have created many sustainable practices, and among the most famous and successful sustainable practice is the rice–fish system in China. While previous studies have investigated eco-labeling food from various angles, consumer perception and preference of food produced from traditional sustainable practices (traditional sustainable food) remain unexplored. Taking the histori...

This research aims to calculate the income and welfare of rice farmers who processsmoked fish do not process. The was carried out in Kebon Damar Village from July August 2019 using a survey method. determination sample done stage (multistage sampling). this amounted 57 farmers. data were analyzed analysis, R-C ratio, household according 1997 Sajogyo’s criteria. results showed that largest contr...