Rizipiscicultura: benefícios econômicos, ambientais e seus principais desafios

Abstract

Rice farming is an integrated practice that combines irrigated rice production with fish farming, optimizing the use of land and water resources. This study, based on a systematic review of the literature, sought to analyze the economic and environmental benefits of rice farming, as well as the main challenges faced by small farmers when implementing this practice. The methodology consisted of research in scientific articles and technical documents available in journals and academic databases, using terms such as "ricefish farming", "sustainable agriculture", "food security" and "agriculture-aquaculture integration”. The results indicate that rice fish farming improves rice productivity, reduces production costs and promotes important environmental benefits. However, its implementation still faces major challenges, such as the lack of technical knowledge, limited access to financing and the need to adapt to adverse climatic conditions