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Why cotton industry needs more attention if it’s to recover to its former glory

The cotton industry, once a leading source of gross domestic product, livelihood and ranked only second to the Public Service in terms of employment remains in limbo.

It has experienced declining production and low yields in spite of the huge demand for textiles products locally.

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