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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 ...
Radio broadcasting about ACIAR Forage Project Impacts
This video gives an overview on the ACIAR forage project impact.
Forage option for smallholder livestock in water scarce environment of Afghanistan: Monthly Report - May
This is the monthly report of the "Forage option for smallholder livestock in water scarce environment of Afghanistan" project activities which was conducted during May 2018.
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 ...
Cactus plantations at farm field under intensive management
The cactus pear was introduced to Pakistan in recent years through Cactusnet, an international technical network on cactus established back in 1993 through an initiative led by FAO and ICARDA. Network members from several ...
Invasive cactus species Opuntia stricta_2
The upright prickly pear is an invasive weed with large thorns, which animals do not like to eat and farmers do not like to pick or see in their farmlands
Invasive cactus species Opuntia stricta_1
The upright prickly pear is an invasive weed with large thorns, which animals do not like to eat and farmers do not like to pick or see in their farmlands
Characteristics of Baghlan and Nangarhar Provinces
The report provides a description of the climate, farming system, Crop production and forge production in Baghlan and Nangarhar (Afghanistan).
Forage option for smallholder livestock in water scarce environment of Afghanistan: Monthly Report, January - March
This is the monthly report of the "Forage option for smallholder livestock in water scarce environment of Afghanistan" project activities conducted during the period from January to March 2018.
Sustainable intensification of Sivi-pastoral system (CPR) - List of Participants
To increase awareness of agro-silvopastoral communities about the benefits of silvopasture a field awareness day was organized