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March 8, 2023

Sugar industry division: ex-advisor says BSCFA must convince BSI/ASR as rival associations line up behind millers

Former deputy government and party leader in the People’s United Party (PUP), Florencio Marin Sr., who was appointed despite some controversy to be an advisor to [...]
March 8, 2023

Members of Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association lead protest outside Sir Edney Cain Building during BSI presentation to Cabinet

Between 100 and 200 members, joined by Opposition Leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow and deputy Hugo Patt, set up camp on Melhado Parade in view of the [...]
March 7, 2023
cane trucks in Tower Hill

Cabinet takes charge of stalemate between BSCFA and BSI/ASR: ministerial sub-committee will determine way forward

After a presentation from the BSCFA in January, representatives from BSI/ASR had the opportunity to present to Cabinet the company’s stance. BSCFA members protested outside the [...]
March 6, 2023

First ever San Narciso Agricultural Trade Show actively supported by the Belize Defence Force

This trade show gave the BDF an opportunity to showcase some of its logistics to the general public and to promote a small aspect of the [...]
March 6, 2023

Belize Sugar Cane Farmers’ Association announces a protest in Belmopan; repeats call for Commission of Inquiry

The Association in a statement to reporters declared that the protest is “regarding the issues that are affecting the Sugar Industry".
March 6, 2023

Resilient Rural Belize (RRB) assists the Valley of Peace Lagoon Farmers Co-operative to improve cabbage crops with biological control agents

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Resilient Rural Belize (RRB), Ministry of Economic Development, has been working with the Valley of Peace Lagoon Farmers Co-operative to improve [...]
March 3, 2023

372 farmers attend four Soursop Cultivation Workshops conducted by Brazilian expert Dr Abel Reboucas in different areas of Belize

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Three hundred seventy-two persons attended the four soursop cultivation workshops that were conducted this week by Brazilian agronomist Dr Abel Reboucas, according to [...]
March 3, 2023

43 Southern beekeepers attending training to produce honey by-products 

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Forty-three Southern beekeepers from the Stann Creek and Toledo Districts on Thursday attended a one-day beekeeping training session on honey value added products.