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And, the conversation regarding the signing of individual agreements between farmers and the millers came up once again in Thursday’s interview. A.S.R./B.S.I says it remains open to signing individual contracts with any sugarcane farmer who intends on doing so, because the mill will be unable to accept sugar cane from farmers without a signed agreement. […]
Written on November 11, 2022 | Posted in
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The inflated freight charges associated with the COVID pandemic and the war in Ukraine, taught countries the importance of being self-sufficient and how costly dependency on importation of food products can be in times of global challenges. So allocating more real estate for agricultural purposes is the most logical way of becoming more self-sustainable. But […]
Written on November 11, 2022 | Posted in
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The Belize Sugar Industries Ltd. has set a tentative date of December nineteenth to start the 2022/2023 season. The announcement was made today during a press conference called by A.S.R/B.S.I. to address a number of criticisms being made by the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association against the company. Last night, we told you that B.S.C.F.A. […]
Written on November 10, 2022 | Posted in
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Despite the tension between A.S.R./B.S.I. and the B.S.C.F.A., the management of the sugar mill is still hopeful that a commercial agreement can be signed before the start of the sugar crop. This is despite indications from the Minister of Agriculture that an agreement will not be reached before the end of the year. Notwithstanding the […]
Written on November 10, 2022 | Posted in
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In discussing the financial benefits to farmers as a result of B.S.I.’s move to the Port of Big Creek, McLachlan noted that farmers were able to save just over three million dollars, which translated to an increase in cane price by two dollars. Additionally, B.S.I.’s investment in value added direct consumption sugar in 2021 earned […]
Written on November 10, 2022 | Posted in
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There is unease in the sugar industry tonight, as another sugar crop will likely begin without a revised commercial agreement between the A.S.R./B.S.I. and the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association. The last time we reported on the ongoing negotiations, we told you that both parties have agreed to hire an independent mediator. That news brought […]
Written on November 9, 2022 | Posted in
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So, what will happen in the event that a new agreement is not signed by early December? That is what we asked the Minister of Agriculture when we caught up with him today. Jose Mai was more optimistic than Ortega that an independent mediator will be indentified shortly. But, Minister Mai also said that an […]
Written on November 9, 2022 | Posted in
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Last night, we told you that A.S.R. /B.S.I. announced its third and final payment to sugar cane farmers for the 2021/2022 sugar crop. As was reported, farmers received a final permanent of thirteen dollars and thirty-three cents for every ton of sugar cane delivered. That final payment, according to A.S.R./B.S.I., is based on a final […]
Written on November 9, 2022 | Posted in
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Several poultry farmers lost tens of thousands of dollars over what turned out to be just an Avian Influenza scare. Back in September, after increasing suspicions that the virus was spreading in farms in northern Belize, drastic actions were taken to depopulate those farms. Well, a test sent to the National Veterinary Service Lab in […]
Written on November 9, 2022 | Posted in
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The losses in the agriculture sector, as a result of the damages caused by Hurricane Lisa, are estimated to be twenty million dollars. According to the Minister of Agriculture, Jose Mai, cane fields were destroyed, and a lot of fruits trees were also damaged. He says assessments are still ongoing. Jose Mai, Minister of […]
Written on November 9, 2022 | Posted in
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Sugar cane farmers in the north are being paid thirty percent more per ton of cane than last year’s payment. On Monday, A.S.R./B.S.I. announced its third payment to sugar cane farmers. According to a release from the company, farmers were paid seventy dollars and seventy-eight cents per ton of cane as a final cane price. […]
Written on November 8, 2022 | Posted in
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An assessment was conducted in mid-October to determine the damages caused to crops by flooding along Belize’s river system. Viewers will recall that only a few weeks ago, Hurricane Julia brought heavy rainfall to portions of Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala. All that flood water coursed through Belize’s waterways causing severe flooding in communities along river […]
Written on November 4, 2022 | Posted in
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This week, the sugar impasse between the differing parties – the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association and American Sugar Refinery/Belize Sugar Industries Limited was centre stage again. Last evening, you heard Minister of Agriculture, Abelardo Mai say that Cabinet members were concerned about the stalemate and also that there seems to be a promising move […]
Written on October 27, 2022 | Posted in
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The Prime Minister said that the key to solving the standoff is to be able to guide them to reaching an agreement that will be fair to the cane farmers, as well as to the company. He also said that both sides need to be willing to sit down and have good-faith negotiations. Prime […]
Written on October 27, 2022 | Posted in
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On Tuesday, we heard the issues that the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association and the American Sugar Refinery/Belize Sugar Industries face just weeks before a new sugar crop is due to open. Both sides have been at a stalemate in solving their problems as partners in the sugar industry and are due to sign an […]
Written on October 26, 2022 | Posted in
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We caught up with Agriculture Minister, Abelardo Mai today and he informed that the impasse between the two parties has now gotten the attention of the Cabinet. He described the sugar impasse as delicate and sensitive and was cautiously optimistic that there is a feeling that things have begun to move in the right direction. […]
Written on October 26, 2022 | Posted in
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It’s less than two months to the opening of the next sugar crop and there is still an impasse between the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association and American Sugar Refinery/Belize Sugar Industries Ltd. At the heart of the contention is distrust and demands. The B.S.C.F.A. distrusts the figures the company has provided over revenues and […]
Written on October 25, 2022 | Posted in
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Today, the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association went at length to explain the issues it has with A.S.R/B.S.I. It’s the same concerns that have remained on the negotiating table even before the last sugar crop opened. But it’s just weeks to the opening of the new crop and the association made it clear today that […]
Written on October 25, 2022 | Posted in
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The last sugar crop opened late and translated into some losses for cane farmers. The reason was twofold. There was inclement weather and also, there was only one mill operating at Belize Sugar Industries Ltd. The projection for the new sugar crop, provided that there will be a new signed agreement between both parties, is […]
Written on October 25, 2022 | Posted in
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On Saturday night inside the Caribbean Motors Showroom, stakeholders in the tourism industry gathered for a night of recognition, as the Belize Tourism Board hosted its annual tourism awards. The event is held to honour those who provide excellent service in the hospitality and tourism industry under ten different categories. News Five’s Duane Moody reports. […]
Written on October 25, 2022 | Posted in
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The Ministry of Agriculture celebrated World Food Day 2022 at the Agriculture and Natural Resource Institute in the Stann Creek District. The theme for this year’s activities is “Better Production, Better Nutrition, a Better Environment and a Better Life.” We heard remarks from Jose Mai, the Minister of Agriculture, and Doctor Louis Zabaneh, the Minister […]
Written on October 21, 2022 | Posted in
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The Belize Sugar Industries and the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association are now employing a mediator in their negotiations to finalize a commercial agreement. It appears to be a last dash of hope in a long-drawn-out process that has been fraught with adversity. But, how will this independent mediator fair off, when both sides are […]
Written on October 20, 2022 | Posted in
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During today’s press conference, the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association wanted to set the record straight on whose idea it is to hire an independent mediator. The association says it first made the proposal in late 2021 when both parties were at an impasse that resulted in protest and physical confrontations. And according to B.S.C.F.A., […]
Written on October 20, 2022 | Posted in
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If negotiations fail, even with an independent mediator involved, then the Government of Belize must no longer neglect its responsibility to the sugar industry, says Andrew Westby, the Chairman of the Committee of Management at B.S.C.F.A. Andrew Westby, Chairman, Committee of Management, B.S.C.F.A. “To put things straight, if that would fail then I think […]
Written on October 20, 2022 | Posted in
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A series of consultations conducted by the Ministry of Public Utilities and Energy pertaining to the generation of renewable energy using heat and power culminated with a training today on the use of organic waste as a source for renewable energy. Present at the session was Minister of Public Utilities, Energy, Logistics and e-Governance Michel […]
Written on October 19, 2022 | Posted in
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