Planting thornless prickly pears as alternative livestock feed: Part 1

The planting of thornless prickly pear as livestock feed is becoming increasingly popular, especially in arid and semi-arid areas where water resources and livestock feed...

26 Mar 2026 · < 1 min read

Planting thornless prickly pears as alternative livestock feed: Part 2

In Part 1 of Planting thornless prickly pears as alternative livestock feed, we examined the value of this versatile plant as a food source-from its nutritional value to ...

26 Mar 2026 · < 1 min read

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 wher...

26 Mar 2026 · < 1 min read

Cactus pear as livestock feed part 4: Feed production

Just like the fruit of the cactus pear plant can be utilised in various ways, the leaves (also known as cladodes) hold significant value. There is great potential to use ...

26 Mar 2026 · < 1 min read

Planting thornless prickly pears as alternative livestock feed: Part 5: Prickly pears for human consumption – a hidden gem for local processing

Although prickly pears are produced in various parts of Southern Africa, the processing of this unique crop remains relatively limited. This presents a golden opportunity...

26 Mar 2026 · < 1 min read