Aberystwyth University is seeking farmers to take part in research on growing Duckweed in slurry and wastewater stores. Duckweed is among the fastest growing plants and is rich in protein and it is hoped could provide a valuable feed source on farms while also ‘cleaning’ waste water and slurry.
The research which is in partnership with Cork University has so far been conducted in laboratories and in tanks on land at Aberystwyth University.
Farmers interested in being part of the Brainwaves (Bilateral Regional Accord between Ireland and Wales for Agricultural Valorisation and Environmental Sustainability) project should visit the brainwaves website at: https://www.ucc.ie/en/brainwaves/