Living in harmony with nature: The path of water chestnut cultivation in Guantian

Guantian District in Tainan is famous far and wide for its water chestnuts, not only because they are tasty and flavorful but also because the local farmers are committed to pesticide-free farming methods. These practices make the water chestnut fields a suitable environment for pheasant-tailed jacanas and other birds to breed and thrive. However, water chestnut cultivation in Guantian currently faces the challenge of labor shortages.

The coexistence of ecological conservation and agricultural development in Guantian's water chestnuts is the result of the collective efforts of many farmers. In today's era of population aging and labor shortages, public awareness and support are even more needed to ensure the sustainable development of the beautiful water chestnut fields and the habitat of the pheasant-tailed jacana.

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與自然共伍 官田菱角種植之路

台南市官田區的菱角遠近馳名，不只是因為口感好、風味佳，還有在地的菱角農所堅持的無毒農法，使菱角田的環境適合水雉與其他鳥類繁殖與生存。然而，官田菱角的種植現今卻面臨了缺工的困境。

生態保育與農業發展共存的官田菱角，是許多農民共同努力的成果。而在高齡化及缺工情況日益嚴重的現代，更需要的是全民的關注與實際支持，讓美麗的菱角田及水雉棲地得以永續生存。

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