Senegal farmers turn to fish and rice farming

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What happened

Some farmers in northern Senegal are combining fish farming with rice cultivation, using an age-old technique that helps fertilise fields, reduce pests and diversify incomes.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:28:56 UTC.

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