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Revitalizing Southern Italy's Agriculture: The Rise of Prickly Pears

L'Italo-Americano Newspaper

Prickly pears are proving to be a resilient solution to Southern Italy's agricultural crisis. As a growing industry, cactus pear production is gaining momentum, particularly for use as fodder and a source of biofuel, offering a promising alternative for farmers. According to Makiko Taguchi, an agricultural officer at the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation, this innovative crop is expanding rapidly. With its potential extending beyond southern Italy, prickly pears may become a key player in sustainable agriculture and renewable energy, providing a boost to local economies and helping to mitigate the agricultural crisis. Key sectors such as biofuel production and sustainable farming are expected to benefit.