In a first, sexagenarian Mandrem farmer grows 2,000 sunflower stalks on his farm

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In a first, sexagenarian Mandrem farmer grows 2,000 sunflower stalks on his farm

Mandrem-based farmer Narayan Naik has grown raagi, turmeric, sweet potatoes and other crops on his one-acre farm for decades. However, this year, the sexagenarian decided to step out of the box and venture into sunflower farming.