Cactusnet: Promoting the social and ecological benefits of cactus production: Encouraging Cactus Pear production in South Africa

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2013-10-21

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2013-10-21

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

Abstract

Increasing demands on already scarce water resources in South Africa require alternative sources of animal feed – specifically crops that are more efficient users of water. One alternative with the potential for widespread production is spineless Cactus Pear. This plant is now being promoted across South Africa as a versatile crop with multiple applications.

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

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http://www.icarda.org/sites/default/files/Cactus-pears-South-Africa2-WEB.pdf

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livestock feed ; agro-industry ; orchards ; cactus pears ; cactus

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cactus production

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