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Swaziland government continues to play a major role in supporting cotton farmer due to this the income from cotton sales has moved from E1.6 million to E13m in 2013. As there is a significant increase in cotton production, its sales are expected to rise in the current season to E16 million.
Swaziland Minister of Agriculture Moses Vilakati said that cotton as a major role to play in the country. Production has also significantly increased from 394 to 2 485 metric tonnes between 2008 and 2013.
