Multi-purpose drought-tolerant cactus pear can provide livelihood opportunities for farmers and nutrition for people and livestock in dryland areas

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Published on July 2021

byCGIAR Research Program on Livestock

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Louhaichi, M. et al. 2021. Multi-purpose drought-tolerant cactus pear can provide livelihood opportunities for farmers and nutrition for people and livestock in dryland areas. Policy Brief. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.

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Louhaichi, Mounir

crops
drought
drylands
livestock
nutrition
animal feeding

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Multi-purpose drought-tolerant cactus pear can provide livelihood opportunities for farmers and nutrition for people and livestock in dryland areas

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Unlocking sustainable livestock’s potential through research for better lives and a better planet: ILRI Corporate Strategy 2024–2030

Multi-purpose drought-tolerant cactus pear can provide livelihood opportunities for farmers and nutrition for people and livestock in dryland areas

Citation

Authors

ILRI Kenya

ILRI Ethiopia