The Government of Japan is giving a very generous grant to the Belize Cotton Industry. The grant in excess of 102 thousand US dollars
was handed to the Government of Belize for the project named the Improvement of the Sea Island Cotton Industry. Sea Island Cotton
is said to possess fine, almost legendary qualities that are sought after worldwide.
But, this strain of cotton is very sensitive and vulnerable to pests, and requires very specific environmental and climate conditions - which is why production has declined all across the Caribbean. Now, through engineering, the Japanese have been able to produce quality cotton with more durable plants.
And so, Belize is now considered to produce the best cotton in the world.
Last year six farming families participated in the Sea Island cotton cultivation project. This year, the Japanese say they have over 40, and are expecting to produce 100,000 pounds of cotton. So far, according to a release from the Japanese, 28,000 pounds have been produced.
They handed over two tractors to help the project.
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