Duckweed growth was studied on a demonstration pig farm in Spain. The plant appears to be a high protein source for pigs. However, adding fresh duckweed to liquid feeding systems needs further examination. Photo: ANIA
A group of scientists examined if duckweed could be used to convert nutrients from pig manure into a protein feed ingredient. Sustainability is a prime concern in agriculture these days due to environmental pressures, as well as the rising cost of fuel, fertiliser and other farm inputs. If the livestock farming sector doesn’t find ways of lowering environmental impact and costs, some believe that lab-grown meat or plant-based protein production could eclipse livestock production altogether
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