This week Tipp FM looked at a little known plant called Duckweed and how it could be a key aid to farmers in the years ahead.
Did you know…
- Duckweed is a native species to Ireland
- It’s an aquatic plant that can double in mass in the space of 24 hours
- Duckweed can act as a filter for water
- When harvested it can be used as animal feed
Some websites to explore to find out more about duckweed
https://cocoreado.eu/ambassador/daniel-long-ireland/
https://www.ucc.ie/en/brainwaves/aboutbrainwaves/
