As a cash crop, sunflower cultivation is becoming popular in Patuakhali as farmers are getting more benefits from farming this crop.
In addition to production of edible oil, the versatile use of sunflower as animal feed, bird food, biofertilizer, cosmetic ingredient and commercial flower have increased the interest of farmers and the general people about this crop.
According to the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE), Patuakhali, the target of sunflower cultivation in the district this season was set at 2,333 hectares. However, due to the high interest of farmers, the target was exceeded with cultivation of this crop on 3,512 hectares.
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