Cactus Planting and Care Practices

The video discusses the challenges farmers face with livestock fodder, especially during dry seasons. It introduces the use of spineless cactus as an alternative fodder, highlighting its nutritional benefits and drought tolerance. The video provides detailed instructions on growing, planting, and maintaining spineless cactus, including the use of trachodomar fungicide. It also covers harvesting techniques and feeding practices for livestock, emphasizing the cactus's water content and nutritional value.

What is one of the main challenges farmers face during the dry season?

• Overproduction of crops

• Excessive rainfall

• Lack of livestock

• Insufficient quality fodder

Why are spineless cacti considered a good alternative for livestock feed?

• They grow in cold climates

• They are easy to digest due to lack of thorns

• They are expensive to cultivate

• They are high in sugar content

What is the first step in preparing cactus pads for planting?

• Soak them in water

• Keep them in the shade for 8 to 10 days

• Dry them in the sun

• Plant them immediately

How should cactus pads be treated before planting to prevent rotting?

• With a chemical pesticide

• By freezing them

• With a natural fungicide called trachodomar

• By soaking in salt water

What is the recommended spacing between cactus plants when planting?

• 2 meters between rows and 2 meters between plants

• 1 meter between rows and 2 meters between plants

• 1 meter between rows and 1 meter between plants

• 2 meters between rows and 1 meter between plants

How often should you water the cactus plants after the rains have stopped?

• Once a week

• Every two weeks

• Once a month

• Every day

After how long can you start harvesting cactus pads?

• After 1 year

• After 3 months

• After 6 months

• After 2 years

How many cactus pads should be fed to a cow daily?

• 8 pads

• 5 pads

• 12 pads

• 10 pads

What should be done after every cactus harvest to increase yield?

• Apply chemical fertilizers

• Apply one handful of farmyard manure or vermicompost

• Prune the cactus pads

• Water the plants daily

For how many years can cactus provide fodder?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• More than 20 years

• 15 years