Rice Industry Gets Renewed Attention in Toledo

The revival of the Rice Production Program is being celebrated at the Rice Mill in Big Falls Village, Toledo. Late last week, Minister of Agriculture Jose Abelardo Mai attended a ceremony to mark the revitalization of the industry which is a key part of the agricultural sector in the Toledo District.  Rice farmers participated in sessions on the varieties of seeds to be planted, quality and payment, and the technical collaboration that will be provided by the Ministry of Agriculture.  Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Rural Development, Valentino Shal, and officers from the Belize Marketing and Development Cooperation, chairpersons of the villages, and the president and vice-president of the Toledo Alcalde Association also attended.