Invasive weed finally meets its match

A SPECIALLY designed weed-cutting machine, which has been introduced to Lough Corrib to tackle an invasive plant, may yet be seen in other parts of the country.

The Italian-built OSMA machine meets many of the specifications needed to curb the highly invasive, curly-leaved waterweed (lagarosiphon major).

Its introduction to the western lake is a key step forward in the battle to control, and, if possible, eradicate the weed.