# Unlocking the hidden value of cotton by-products in African least developed countries

> A 30 September 2019 article argues that African least developed cotton countries can earn more from by-products such as cottonseed, which can be used for edible oil, animal feed and heating fuel. It notes over 3.5 million farmers depend on raw cotton lint exports.

- Date: 2019-09-30 · published 2019-09-30T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Africa · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/57201-unlocking-the-hidden-value-of-cotton-by-products-in-african-least-developed
- Commodities: [Cottonseed Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CSM.md)

## Why it matters

This is a long-term development piece with no immediate price catalyst for feed markets.

## Sources

- enhancedif.org: https://enhancedif.org/en/news/unlocking-hidden-value-cotton-products-african-least-developed-countries

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