Sunflowers grown in temperate countries contributes are a major source of edible oil which is much healthier than palm or soybean oil for not having cholesterol. The prospect of lucrative sunflower farming in Manikganj has convinced local farmers in Harirampur upazila to start its cultivation experimentally. Now, at least 10 farmers in the upazila are going ahead with sunflower farming on their 10 bigha of land. “Farmers cultivated sunflowers on 55 acres (165 bigha) in the district this year. The vegetable oil can be used as an alternative to soybean oil.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 21, 2020 16:30 UTC