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A Prickly Cactus Journey: From Hellish Plant to Farmers' Darling
The cactus pear (known by its scientific name as Opuntia ficus-indica) was not always accepted in Pakistan as a source of food for animals, much less as a fruit fit for human consumption. It was commonly believed to be the ...
Cactus is catching up in India
A blog about cactus as an option crop for most farmers, this climate resilient plant shows promising signs of becoming an important contributor to regional food and forage security. Cactus as a fodder crop can address the ...
Silvopasture for the state of Rajasthan (India)
Blog on silvopasture entitled "Improving Dryland Agronomic Practices one Pastoralist at a Time"