Italian farmer gave up a third of her rice fields for wildlife, creating Italy’s only recorded nesting site for a rare bird – FinSiddhi

Italian farmer gave up a third of her rice fields for wildlife, creating Italy’s only recorded nesting site for a rare bird

Alice Cerutti has converted part of her rice farm into natural habitats that support biodiversity. She grows historic rice varieties that are more resilient to climate change and drought. The wetlands on her farm have become a rare nesting site for the black-tailed godwit. Cerutti’s approach prioritizes environmental restoration alongside traditional rice farming methods. This effort addresses challenges facing Italy’s rice sector, including climate impacts and rising production costs.
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