Uganda's demand for cooking oil is high, and sunflower is one of the main local oilseeds. Lira, Apac, Oyam, Masindi and Kiryandongo are major growing areas.
Seed
Hybrid seed gives higher yield and oil content. Buy certified seed from trusted dealers.
Planting
Plant at the start of rains, around 75 cm between rows and 30 cm between plants.
Care
- Weed early
- Apply fertilizer as recommended
- Scare birds as heads mature
Harvest
Harvest when the back of the head turns brown. Dry heads, thresh and clean seeds.
Markets
Sell to oil millers and their aggregators. Some processors offer contract farming with seed support.
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