Cotton farmers in Omoro District are raising concerns over the low prices offered this season, despite the high input loans charged by the companies buying their harvest

Cotton prices have dropped to 1,500 shillings per kilogram, down from 2,500 last year. 

Farmers say the drop has affected their earnings and left many struggling to find better markets.

Beatrice Aciro, a farmer from Akidi Sub County who planted one and a half acres, says the current prices are disappointing.

She told Favour FM that last year she earned 1,750,000 shillings, but this year she made only 1,200,000 from the same acreage.

She adds that access to market stores is another challenge.

 Marensio Arwata, 60, from Te-got Ward in Omoro Town Council, echoed similar concerns.

He planted two acres, but is unhappy with this year’s prices. 

Tonny Okot, a cotton extension worker under Gulu Agricultural Development Company, says the company had assured farmers of prices between 1,500 and 2,000 shillings, but delayed buying cotton for unclear reasons. He notes that although Omoro registered fewer cotton farmers this year, the quality of cotton is high due to better pest management and weeding practices.