In the District Meureudu, farmers grow crops in two ways: planting only rice (monoculture) or planting rice and soybeans together (polyculture). Researchers surveyed farmers and found that those using polyculture earn more income per hectare compared to those using monoculture. Farmers practicing monoculture face pests like rodents and sparrows, while those using polyculture also deal with waterways and livestock. Overall, farmers in Meureudu who practice polyculture earn more money per year than those who practice monoculture.