Climate change is one of the biggest challenges the world must meet today and in the future. Prolonged droughts and desertification are among the issues faced by many countries, especially in Africa and Asia.

Cactus crops are gaining increasing interest across the globe, in particular cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica), because of its unique characteristics which provide resilience to the above mentioned harsh conditions. Cactus pear is able to grow on land where no other crops are able to grow; it can be used to restore degraded land and in many countries it is the only crop that can be relied on when everything fails.


The ARC - Agricultural Research Council released the CactiGrow app that provides comprehensive and updated data on:
- Cultivars
- Fruit Production
- Feed Production
- Human Consumption
- Additional Resources

Cactus pear is also known as prickly pear, turksvy, or nopal.