Japan: Use chemical instead of ducks to kill worms and grass

Japanese farmers are adopting a new method of pesticides and weeds by dropping ducks into the field.

In the title "Duck - An alternative to pesticides in the field" , French newspaper Le Monde recently introduced the method.

The article said that the pioneer farmer in the method of using the pesticide-replacement duck is Takao Furuno, 61, who lives in Keisen village, on Kyushu island in western Japan. He released ducks and allowed them to feed themselves in the field by looking for worms on rice and weeds.

When swimming, ducks can give oxygen to water and make soil loose. Their droppings are also very good for rice growth.

With this simple and effective method, Mr. Furuno also saves money on pesticides and weeds. His income is up to 30% higher than the average income of farmers using chemical fertilizers. In addition, the money earned from selling ducks is not small.

Furuno's success has been noticed by many people. His book "Power of Duck" , published in 2010, attracted the attention of more than 75,000 farmers in many countries around the world.

Mr. Furuno's farm is often bustling with foreign and domestic student groups to practice.