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Cotton seeds are a vital part of the cattle feed and are rich in protein and fibre. Farmers told IANS that the price of cotton seeds has gone up from Rs 2000 to Rs 2500 in a span of four months.

The seeds can be used like most nuts. They can be turned into butter or hummus, ground into flower or simply roasted. They also can be used to feed livestock and commercially raised fish.