To combat the shortage of fodder faced by Maharashtra farmers in the summer months, the Pune-based BAIF Development Research Foundation (BDRF) has decided to promote the usage of cactus (Opuntia ficus indica) as a fodder. This thornless cactus grows well in arid and semi-arid regions, with little inputs. Used extensively in countries like Brazil and Mexico, this cactus has multiple usages.
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