Training of trainers on Good Agricultural Practices for cactus took place in Guelmim

A Training for trainers’ session on Good Agricultural Practices for the Prickly Pear cactus has taken place this week in Guelmime.

The training tackled several aspects of technical improvement of fields and cactus growing techniques, based on the training manual developed under the PAMPAT project. Main themes are: ancient plants rejuvenation, targeting plants that are over 60 years old, plantation techniques, prickle pears collection and scozzolatura.

Detailed information on the different techniques can be obtained by downloading the training kit.