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According to Okello, she harvests 1,400-1,500 kg of sunflower seeds per acre every season, earning about sh6m. Sunflower is planted twice a year.

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According to Okello (Pictured), she harvests 1,400-1,500 kg of sunflower seeds per acre every season, earning about sh6m. Sunflower is planted twice a year. (All Photos by Umar Nsubuga)
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FARMING | SUNFLOWER | OKELLO 

KWANIA - Ketty Okello Otim, 68, is a sunflower farmer in Kwania district. In 2016, she cultivated sunflower on four acres and harvested 5,500kg.

According to

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