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Originally published by Capital Newstop
June 6, 2026
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Lake Region Farmers to Benefit From New Sunflower Farming Initiative
The initiative was officially launched at the Industrial Technology Transfer and Training Centre by the Lake Basin Development Authority. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
✨ Key Highlights
A new sunflower farming initiative has been launched in the Lake Region to boost farmer incomes and food security. The program aims to diversify agricultural practices and tap into the growing demand for sunflower products.
- The initiative will initially target over 3,000 farmers, with plans to expand to more than 20,000 farmers.
- Key partners include the Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) and Green Tec Hub Limited.
- Sunflower is highlighted for its faster maturation, climate resilience, and higher returns compared to traditional crops like maize and sugarcane, with a ready market in cooking oil and biofuel production.
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