Sunflower is one of the most important crop in India’s oil seed production that has contributed to rapid growth in oilseed production during late nineties and early 2000s. Sunflower is the oil of preference among the consumers’ world over due to its health appeal, sunflower oil is the largest selling oil in the branded oil segment.
Sunflower is also a crop of choice for farmers due to its wider adaptability, high yield potential, shorter duration and profitability.