Agriculture

October 16, 2026 No Comment

NICH Doubles Belize Culture Fund as 24 Projects Receive Support

Twenty-four recipients are getting support to bring their cultural projects to life, as the National

October 9, 2026 No Comment

Stone Crab Fishers Face License Revocation Over Vessel Monitoring Deadline

Fishers holding special licenses for the Florida stone crab season must have an operational Vessel

October 6, 2026 No Comment

Maya Mountain Cacao Co-operative to Take Control of International Exports

Belize’s 2026 cacao export season is drawing to a close, with the final container of

September 30, 2026 No Comment

Agriculture, Manufacturing and Construction Decline in Second Quarter

The primary sector, which includes agriculture, forestry and fishing, declined by six-point one percent, with

September 23, 2026 No Comment

Mexico opens a ten-thousand-head cattle import quota for Belize

Belizean cattle producers could see more opportunities in the Mexican market following a new decision

August 27, 2026 No Comment

Belize Marks 25 Years Free of Mediterranean Fruit Fly

Belize and the United States are celebrating twenty-five years of successfully keeping Belize free of

August 21, 2026 No Comment

Southern Cacao Farmers Set for First Maya Mountain Cooperative AGM

Cacao farmers from across southern Belize are being invited to attend the first Annual General

August 20, 2026 No Comment

Government Provides $800K in Fertilizer Support to Citrus Growers

The Government of Belize is stepping up its support to the citrus industry, with thousands

August 18, 2026 No Comment

Belize River Valley Farmers Get Climate-Smart Crop Training

Twenty-five farmers from Belize River Valley communities received training today in climate-smart corn and peanut

August 14, 2026 No Comment

New Sugar Smart Cluster Platform Aims to Connect Belizean Farmers

Yesterday, government launched the Sugar Smart Cluster Platform at the Escuela Secundaria Técnica México Conference

August 14, 2026 No Comment

Belize Dairy Farmers Head to Honduras for Training in Modern

Belize’s dairy industry is looking to improve milk production and the quality of its cattle

August 13, 2026 No Comment

Agriculture Accounts for 15% of Belize’s Economy as Sector Eyes

The Ministry of Agriculture held its Annual General Meeting in Dangriga this morning. The meeting

August 11, 2026 No Comment

Drones Transform Rice Farming in Southern Belize, But Cut Need

Technology is transforming rice production in southern Belize, but the progress comes with a difficult

August 6, 2026 No Comment

PM Meets Sugar Industry Stakeholders as Mealybug Threat Grows

Prime Minister John Briceño met today with stakeholders in the sugar industry to discuss the

August 6, 2026 No Comment

Corozal Beekeepers Get Training to Improve Hive Health and Honey

The Agriculture Department in the Corozal District is strengthening the skills of local beekeepers through

July 24, 2026 No Comment

Cayo Youth Agriculture Camp Wraps Up with Hands-On Farming Training

The Cayo Central Youth in Agriculture Summer Camp concluded today at Central Farm, following a

July 24, 2026 No Comment

Minister Rodwell Ferguson Joins Regional Agriculture Talks in Costa Rica

Minister Rodwell Ferguson is in San José, Costa Rica, attending the Ordinary Meeting of the

July 16, 2026 No Comment

Farmers Receive Discounted Breeding Bulls to Strengthen Belize’s Cattle Industry

Today, farmers from across the country gathered at the Ministry of Agriculture’s Central Farm Agriculture

July 15, 2026 No Comment

Belize Sugar Farmers Say Second Crop Payment Falls Short of

Sugar cane farmers are preparing to receive their second payment for the 2026 crop, but

July 14, 2026 No Comment

Youth Summer Camp Introduces Students to Careers in Agriculture

Thirty-five young people are gaining hands-on experience through a week-long Youth Summer Camp currently being

July 9, 2026 No Comment

Agriculture Officials Investigate Pest and Disease Threats to Belize Soursop

Agriculture officials are working to better understand and address pest and disease challenges affecting soursop

July 6, 2026 No Comment

Poultry Prices Rise as Production Costs Increase

Poultry prices have increased by twelve cents per pound for whole chicken, following an adjustment

June 23, 2026 No Comment

Agriculture Sector Shows Steady Growth Ministerial Tour Finds

Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries Rodwell Ferguson, along with Minister of

June 19, 2026 No Comment

Sustainable Livestock Project Trains Farmers in Climate-Smart Cattle Production

Farmers from across the Cayo District gathered yesterday at the Belize Livestock Producers Association headquarters

June 18, 2026 No Comment

2026 Sugar Crop Season to End Sunday Following Industry Agreement

The 2026 sugar crop season is set to officially come to an end on Sunday

June 17, 2026 No Comment

Belize’s 2026 sugar crop season is set to come to

Belize’s 2026 sugar cane crop season will officially come to an end this Sunday, June

June 17, 2026 No Comment

Ministry of Agriculture Officials Tour Orange Walk Production and Processing

Senior officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries are spending

June 15, 2026 No Comment

Belizean Farmers Invited to Compete for 2026 CARICOM Farmer of

Belizean farmers are being encouraged to showcase their achievements on the regional stage as nominations

June 10, 2026 No Comment

BSIF and Ministry of Agriculture Hand Over Vehicles to Strengthen

The Belize Social Investment Fund (BSIF) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New

June 8, 2026 No Comment

Belize Eyes Coconut Industry as Economic Driver

Belize’s coconut industry could soon emerge as one of the country’s next major economic success

June 8, 2026 No Comment

Belize Looks to Expand Beef Export Market

As Belize looks to expand its export portfolio, government officials are also turning their attention

June 5, 2026 No Comment

Mexico Extends Tariff Relief for Belizean Cattle Exports

Belize’s efforts to secure continued access to the Mexican market for its cattle exports have

June 3, 2026 No Comment

Belize Strengthens New World Screwworm Defenses With Livestock Training Workshops

Belize continues to ramp up efforts to protect its livestock industry from the threat of

May 28, 2026 No Comment

Agriculture Ministry Pushes Plan to Revive Citrus Industry

Minister of Agriculture Rodwell Ferguson says his ministry is intensifying efforts to strengthen Belize’s agricultural

May 28, 2026 No Comment

Farmers Receive Supplies in Major Southern Agriculture Drive

Farmers in southern Belize are receiving additional support from the Ministry of Agriculture as extension

May 26, 2026 No Comment

Belizean Ranchers Experiment With Japanese Wagyu Cattle Genetics

Belize is looking to upgrade the quality of its livestock industry through the use of

May 18, 2026 No Comment

Several cane farmers explore diversification into livestock production

While Government is moving to reduce public spending through austerity measures, some sugar cane farmers

May 14, 2026 No Comment

Belize And India Explore New Agriculture And Food Security Partnerships

Belize and India are looking to deepen cooperation in agriculture and food security following a

May 14, 2026 No Comment

Poultry Farmers Receive Biosecurity Training In Stann Creek

The Ministry of Agriculture, through its Stann Creek Agriculture Department, coordinated a Poultry Disease and

April 30, 2026 No Comment

Agric Show officially declared open in Belmopan

Belize’s premier agricultural showcase was officially declared open this afternoon in the nation’s capital. The

April 28, 2026 No Comment

Agriculture Delegation from The Bahamas Visits Belize Ahead of NATS

Belize’s agricultural sector is receiving regional attention this week as a high-level delegation from The

April 20, 2026 No Comment

Agriculture Ministry Pushes Youth to See Farming as a Career

The countdown is on for this year’s National Agriculture and Trade Show, but in a

April 16, 2026 No Comment

Regional Leaders Push Agricultural Resilience at Dominican Republic Meeting

Belize is strengthening its position within regional agriculture and food security initiatives following the participation

April 13, 2026 No Comment

Sugar Industry Gets Major Boost From Climate Agriculture Project

The sugar industry is receiving a boost through a climate-focused agricultural initiative aimed at improving

April 1, 2026 No Comment

Farmers Explore Modern Agriculture Techniques in Cayo Exchange Program

Belize’s agricultural sector is getting a boost through hands-on collaboration, as farmers from the south

March 23, 2026 No Comment

BSCFA members vote to continue lawsuit against Tate and Lyle/BSI

Cane farmers affiliated with the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association, BSCFA, have voted against a

March 23, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Leaves BSCFA for Progressive Cane Farmers Group, BSCFA

In addition to the lawsuit, there is the matter where Prime Minister John Briceño publicly

March 19, 2026 No Comment

PM Signals Support for Progressive Cane Farmers Amid Sugar Dispute

A notable shift within Belize’s sugar industry emerged this week after Prime Minister John Briceño

March 18, 2026 No Comment

Belize Hands Over CIRSA Presidency After Year of Regional Leadership

Belize has officially concluded its term at the helm of a key regional agricultural body,

March 11, 2026 No Comment

Belize Pushes Digital Innovation at FAO Regional Conference

Belize has highlighted the importance of digital innovation and climate-smart agriculture as key components of

March 4, 2026 No Comment

Government Commits $14 Million to Fight Fusarium as Sugar Industry

There is renewed optimism for Belize’s sugar industry as government officials report that the immediate

March 2, 2026 No Comment

Santander Sugar Group Launches Tenth Harvest Season in Cayo

The Santander Sugar Group launched Harvest Season at its facilities in the Cayo District, officially

February 27, 2026 No Comment

Santander Moves to Build Belize’s First Sugar Refinery

Belize’s sugar industry could be on the brink of a historic transformation as Santander Sugar

February 25, 2026 No Comment

Belize Expands Wheat Production Push to Cut Imports

Belize is taking another step toward strengthening national food security, as the Ministry of Agriculture,

February 25, 2026 No Comment

Minister of Agriculture Gets Briefing as Agric Show Preparations Ramp

With preparations already underway for one of the country’s largest annual events, newly installed Minister

February 25, 2026 No Comment

SAIB Launches Nationwide Tour to Support Small Farmers

The Sustainable and Inclusive Belize, SAIB project, is rolling out a nationwide outreach effort aimed

February 24, 2026 No Comment

Five-Day Climate-Smart Agriculture Training Underway in Belmopan

The Government of Belize continues to strengthen climate resilience within the agricultural sector, as a

February 23, 2026 No Comment

Agriculture Ministry Confirms Tick Fever Outbreak in El Pilar

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries, in collaboration with the Belize

February 18, 2026 No Comment

Ministry of Agriculture Confirms Localized Tick Fever Outbreak in Cayo

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries has confirmed a localized outbreak

February 10, 2026 No Comment

Belize, Taiwan Sign Agreement to Boost Agro-Processing and Value-Added Agriculture

Belize is set to strengthen its agricultural value-added sector following the signing of an Implementation

February 5, 2026 No Comment

Franyce Thomas Wins National Agriculture and Trade Show Theme Contest

With the National Agriculture and Trade Show fast approaching, the Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled

February 4, 2026 No Comment

Minister Says Sugar Road Repairs Limited by Funding Shortfall

As the sugar crop season gets underway, concerns are once again mounting over the poor

January 30, 2026 No Comment

BSI Launches Packaged Sugar for Local Market

Belize’s sugar industry is entering a new phase of local market engagement as Belize Sugar

January 26, 2026 No Comment

Agriculture Minister Meets Stann Creek Farmers on Cooperative Development

Minister of Agriculture Rodwell Ferguson met with local farmers from Dangriga and Hopkins as part

January 19, 2026 No Comment

Government to Gazette Increase in Local Sugar Prices This Week

The Government of Belize will this week gazette a long-anticipated increase in local sugar prices,

January 14, 2026 No Comment

Reimer’s Feed Mill Expands With New Store Opening in Belize

After a decade of serving customers from its original Belize City location along the Philip

January 12, 2026 No Comment

Climate-Smart Agriculture Project Expands to Toledo and Stann Creek

As the Climate Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture Project, known as CRESAP, finalizes its expansion into

January 9, 2026 No Comment

Government Prepares for 2026 Sugar Crop Season With Industry Stakeholders

The Government has begun formal preparations for the 2026 sugarcane crop season, which is scheduled

January 8, 2026 No Comment

Cane Farmers Welcome One-Year Extension of BSI/ASR Agreement

Vice Chair of the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association, Alfredo Ortega, has regarded the one-year

January 7, 2026 No Comment

Sugar industry gets one-year lifeline as BSI and cane farmers

Belize’s northern sugar industry has been given a temporary reprieve following the signing of an

December 18, 2025 No Comment

PM Briceño Opens Country Foods Corn Processing Factory to Boost

Belize’s food security and agro-industrial development. The grand opening ceremony was held yesterday with Prime

December 16, 2025 No Comment

Coconut Farmers Engage in National Industry Development Strategy

Various coconut farmers from across the country stand to benefit from a Coconut Industry Development

December 11, 2025 No Comment

Concerns Raised Over Belize Readiness for Spanish-Language Regional Agriculture Talks

Recently installed Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries, Rodwell Ferguson, who currently

December 11, 2025 No Comment

Belize Meets OIRSA Leadership Ahead of 2026 Regional Agriculture Health

In related news, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries held high-level

December 10, 2025 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceño Slams UDP Criticism Over Sugar Industry Crisis

Prime Minister John Briceño has slammed comments made by United Democratic Party (UDP) Deputy Leader

November 21, 2025 No Comment

Belize Hosts Second International Beekeeping Expo Highlighting Climate-Smart Practices

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries officially opened the 2nd International

October 31, 2025 No Comment

Cabinet Approves New Regulated Sugar Prices and Ends Retail Price

Cabinet in its weekly meetings made several decisions in the national interest…among them Cabinet considered

October 27, 2025 No Comment

Progressive Sugar Cane Producers Association Unveils Solar powered Irrigation System

Yesterday, the Progressive Sugar Cane Producers Association unveiled a solar-powered irrigation system, a first-of-its-kind in

September 9, 2025 No Comment

$20 Million Sugar Refinery Planned in Belize, ASR Signals Support

With the announcement of a planned refinery for Belize, it did raise the question on

September 2, 2025 No Comment

Belize and Mexico Partner to Modernize Sugarcane Industry

The Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security & Enterprise, has announced

August 28, 2025 No Comment

Agriculture stakeholders chart future in climate foresight workshop

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise is hosting a special workshop today for

August 26, 2025 No Comment

Belize Joins Global Soil Health Initiative With FAO Partnership

Belize has become the latest country to join a worldwide effort to combat soil degradation

August 21, 2025 No Comment

Belize Showcases Farming Expertise at Japan’s TICAD 9 Conference

Belize’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise (MAFSE) is representing the nation at the

August 14, 2025 No Comment

Government Weighs Extension of Expired ASR Tax Concessions

With the 10-year period of these concessions having officially expired, the current government finds itself

August 14, 2025 No Comment

Agriculture Minister Urges Calm in Ongoing Sugar Industry Disputes

As the government yet to discuss the ASR Concessions, the Minister of Agriculture, Abelardo Mai

August 13, 2025 No Comment

Ministers Tour Big Falls Rice Mill as Part of Agriculture

The Belize Marketing and Development Corporation (BMDC) hosted a tour of its Big Falls Rice

August 7, 2025 No Comment

Belize to Resume Shrimp Exports to Taiwan

Belize is seeking to revive the once prominent shrimp industry by exporting shrimp to the

August 5, 2025 No Comment

Screwworm Cases Surge to 320 Across Belize

Belize now has over three hundred confirmed cases of New World screwworm. The latest update

July 31, 2025 No Comment

Belize Cleared to Export Shrimp to Taiwan After 2-Year Process

Belize has officially gained access to the high-value Taiwanese market for shrimp exports, following more

July 29, 2025 No Comment

BSI Wins Over Half a Million in Landmark Blockade Ruling

In an unprecedented ruling the Belize High Court has upheld the economic rights of businesses

July 29, 2025 No Comment

Cane Farmers Brace for Low Payments Amid Brutal Crop Season

Come tomorrow, sugarcane farmers will be collecting a portion of their payments for the last

July 25, 2025 No Comment

Belize Cattle Exports Hold Strong Despite Screwworm Outbreak

Belize’s cattle export market remains strong despite the outbreak of New World screwworm in the

July 24, 2025 No Comment

Belize to Begin Exporting Coconuts and By-Products to Mexico

Belize is currently experiencing a shortage of green coconuts. It is a commodity that has

July 24, 2025 No Comment

Sugar Industry Sees $61 Million Loss and Major Drop in

The last sugar crop was extremely challenging as the industry saw tremendous losses in revenues.

July 23, 2025 No Comment

Farmers in Toledo Trained on Growing Pitaya and Sour Sop

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise is continuing its training sessions for farmers

July 22, 2025 No Comment

Banana Disease Threat Sparks Urgent National Forum in Belmopan

Today saw the closure of the National Forum on Fusarium TR4 in Belmopan. The event

July 18, 2025 No Comment

Gov’t Rolls Out Fusarium Relief Plan for Sugar Cane Farmers

Following the severe impact of Fusarium disease on sugarcane fields, the Sugar Industry Control Board

July 17, 2025 No Comment

Tilapia Ponds Boost Agricultural Co-op’s Expansion Plans

The Cooperativa El Progreso de Siete Millas Co-operative is now preparing to diversify its agricultural

July 16, 2025 No Comment

Rodent Invasion Destroys Corn Crops in Southern Belize

Corn farmers in the Toledo District have suffered massive losses this harvest due to their

July 15, 2025 No Comment

Farmers in Toledo to Receive Training in Dragon Fruit and

Registration for farmers and agricultural stakeholders in the Toledo District has opened for a 2-day

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