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Sunflowers: Crop history and its future

:: Monday, March 3, 2025 :: Posted By Fabiano Silvestrin
Sunflowers: Crop history and its future
More than 80 countries grow sunflowers as a crop. By 2026, global consumption of sunflower oil is projected to reach 12 million metric tons.

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