low labor intensity sunflower oil equipment in uganda

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • How many farmers grow sunflowers in northern Uganda?
  • At present, Lira District dominates in number of farmers growing sunflower in Northern Uganda as asserted by SNV (2009), that Ogur Sub County alone has 52,200 farmers.
  • When was sunflower introduced to Uganda?
  • In Uganda, the exact date for the introduction of sunflower is not known either is it recorded in obtainable literature. According to the National Sunflower Association (2015), sunflower is an indigenous North American crop possibly brought to Uganda in the 1920s and 1930s by missionaries.
  • How much money did Lango cooperatives get to promote sunflower production?
  • As stated by The Cooperator (2018), Lango cooperatives received and cashed over 2.72 Billion to promote sunflower production since July 2018. This has led to massive production to the extent that there were 2,473,000 tons of grains in stock, only bought from the members of cooperatives.
  • Does South Africa produce sunflower seeds?
  • Elsewhere in Africa, according to Nhundu (2018, September). Sunflower is one of the most vital field crops produced in South Africa, accounting for approximately 60percent of oil seeds produced locally. However, total sunflower seed production is considerably lower than total consumption; making the country a net importer of sunflower.
  • Is sunflower a sub-sect of Agriculture in Tanzania?
  • According to RLDC (2008), sunflower represents one of the key sub-sectors of agriculture in Tanzania. URT (2016) affirm that sunflower cultivation in Tanzania occupies an estimated area of 1.7 million hectares, with the average yield for local varieties of 1.6 tons per hectare.
  • How does sunflower production contribute to reducing poverty?
  • According to Food and Agriculture Organisation (2013), sunflower production was aimed at meeting the food needs of households through the incomes it offers, and also contribute to reducing poverty in the end.