The philosophy of the peasants is that those who do not love the earth, do not love life. In San Lorenzo they have their secrets that make it from the cut, the nopal is free of bacteria and how they should be stored to maintain their quality always. Transporting the product is not easy, it requires special care so that it does not mistreat and lose the product.
September 23, 2020 Jim Verner lecture on Plant Nutrition
About Orly Cactus Farm
Spineless cactus, initially imported to address cattle feed shortages, is being transformed into a promising source of biofuel in India. The video explores its potential benefits and challenges.
I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Gabe Brown, a renowned and well-respected pioneer in the field of regenerative agriculture. Gabe is best known for his groundbreaking work in soil health and his commitment to sustainable farming practices that promote healthy ecosystems and thriving communities. Through years of experimentation and research, Gabe and team have devised a set of principles for regenerative agriculture that focus on improving soil health, promoting biodiversity, and reducing the use of synthetic chemicals.
The United States is in crisis. The health of our soil resource has declined to such a point that it is not only negatively affecting farm and ranch profitability, but it is also having a devastating impact on everything from our water quality to our communities and even to our health. North Dakota rancher Gabe Brown walks us through a common sense solution to this crisis.
Feeding cactus (Opuntia) to cows in Brazil. Author: José C. Dubeux, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco (UFRPE), 2011
Maisie trying and reviewing prickly pear Cactus