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Sunflower is grown on a small scale in Assam as a diversification oilseed crop. It offers potential for edible oil extraction and value added products.
Sunflower is grown on a small scale in Assam as an alternative and diversification oilseed crop. It is valued for its high quality edible oil and nutritional benefits. Sunflower cultivation helps reduce dependency on imported edible oils. The crop is suitable for various soil types and has a relatively short growing period. It offers good scope for expansion under improved agronomic practices. Opportunities exist for small scale oil extraction and value added edible oil products.
