MWANZA, Aug. 7 -- COTTON farmers have been urged to adopt good agricultural practices, to increase productivity and improve crop quality. The call was made on Wednesday in Ilemela Municipality by Cotton Board Agricultural Officer Onesmo Kiwango during training sessions held as part of the Nanenane exhibitions.

Mr Kiwango urged farmers to follow the 10 principles of good cotton farming to increase production and achieve higher yields. He said key practices include preparing farms early, applying farmyard manure, organic fertilisers and other nutrients that improve soil fertility and enhance productivity.

“Farmers who use farmyard manure benefit greatly because it contains essential nutrients required by cotton plants and helps main...