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Azolla: From invasive plant to alternative animal feed

Toka Omar Qassem | Julia Mielke
September 12, 2023

The high price of imported animal feed is a headache for farmers all over the world. In Egypt, some are looking into locally produced alternatives, such as the fast-growing and versatile aquatic fern Azolla.

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Deutschland | Nahaufnahme der Eco Africa Reporterin Toka Omar Qassem
Toka Omar Qassem Toka Omar is a Cairo-based freelance multimedia journalist working with DW Eco Africa.
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