cactus
Cactus pear as livestock feed: Part 3
Spineless prickly pear (Opuntia spp.) is quickly making a name for itself as a sustainable and cost-effective source of livestock fodder, especially in drier regions where traditional grazing is under pressure. In addition to its nutritional value and moisture retention capacity, the plant also offers economic opportunities for farmers[...]
Cactus to make desert bloom
Nopal cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica), also known as the prickly pear cactus, is being used to bring new life to the Namib desert. This tough, drought-resistant plant thrives in barren areas where other plants do not survive and therefore it has the potential to fight climate change by sequestering carbon,[...]