Farmers urged to increase sunflower production as processing plant is installed in Agago

A new sunflower processing plant has been installed in Agago, Uganda, to boost local value addition and reduce transportation costs for farmers. Local officials are urging farmers in the region to increase production to ensure the facility remains operational.
Why it matters
The project aims to improve economic outcomes for rural farmers by enabling local processing and creating permanent jobs in the region.
The Independent June 18, 2026 NEWS Leave a comment
The article provides a factual account of local economic development initiatives.
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