Cactusnet: Promoting the social and ecological benefits of cactus production: Cactus Pear in South Africa: History, challenges and potential

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2013-10-21

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2013-10-21

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Mounir Louhaichi, H. G. Zimmermann, Maryna de Wit, Herman Fouché, HO de Waal. (21/10/2013). Cactusnet: Promoting the social and ecological benefits of cactus production: Cactus Pear in South Africa: History, challenges and potential. Beirut, Lebanon: International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA).

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Given the fear of potential invasions by cacti, there is resistance among government officials and farmers to promote the use of spineless Cactus Pear varieties in South Africa. This presents a missed opportunity to utilize a high yielding, sustainable, water-efficient crop as a source of fodder for livestock. Recent developments also suggest this plant could be harvested and processed for human consumption, providing an extra source of income for rural communities.

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Agricultural Research Knowledge
Agriculture and Livelihood systems
Natural Resource Management and Sustainable Intensification

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climate change ; rangelands ; rural communities ; sustainability ; cactus pears ; cactus

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shrub species

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Louhaichi, Mounir  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4543-7631