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Japan grant could boost production of special cotton in Jamaica

20/02/2014
To mark 50 years of diplomatic relations between the countries, Japan and Jamaica have signed an agreement that could help expand the Caribbean country’s cotton industry.

Jamaica and a small number of neighbouring island nations enjoy the conditions required to grow West Indian sea-island cotton, a high-quality species that yields long, silky cotton fibres. In addition, the plant contains the chemical gossypol, which reduces its susceptibility to insect and fungal damage. It is in particularly high demand in Japan.

To help boost Jamaica’s ability to produce sea-island cotton, the Japanese government has agreed to provide a grant of $11 million to encourage farmers to commence or increase production of the crop. The Jamaican government has estimated that the initiative could create 15,000 new jobs and bring in an extra $1 billion in export revenues.


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