Why are daffodils being grown in the high country?

A key ingredient in Alzheimer’s medication could come from daffodil crops grown in South Island high country.

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Have a go:

1. What are thought to be the benefits of growing daffodils in soggy cold conditions?

2. Daffodil production is underway in the Welsh high country. Why has New Zealand been selected as a good option to help year round production?

3. Why might daffodil crops be a good option to integrate with existing sheep farming systems?

Stretch yourself:

4. Why will it take several more years before researchers know if the daffodil plan is a good one?

5. What benefits can you think of from diversification on a farm?