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Stiff competition from oil seed crops affecting cotton production

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Competition coming from oil seeds like sim-sim, sunflower and soya beans are affecting cotton production in Lira sub region. The sub region, a major producer of cotton started registering a decline in production after the closure of Lira Spinning Mill which provided yarn and textiles …

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Omoro farmers reap big from bumper sunflower harvest

Omoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sunflower farmers in Omoro district are smiling all the way to the bank following a bumper harvest and sales. Hundreds of farmers in the district produced several tons of sunflower in the last season, which has now attracted buyers from Lira city and parts of …

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