The production of poultry in integrated aquaculture-agriculture systems: Part I : The integration of Peking and Muscovy ducks with vegetable production using nutrient-enriched water from intensive fish production systems during the winter period of March to September 1996

An investigation was made into the growth and production of Peking and Muscovy ducks on ponds using nutrient-enriched water from a water-recirculating intensive fish production system. The same water which received additional nutrients during a duck feeding programme was then used to irrigate selected vegetable crops. The production potential of Peking and Muscovy ducks was evaluated and the yields of different vegetable crops were compared with each other as well as with yields obtained during standard production practices. The application of this type of integrated aquaculture-agriculture system in rural areas as part of family-/community-based food production schemes is discussed.