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But, while the conversation is just being had, the Costa Rican Representative who led the session, Alexander Herrera, says it is time to put into action what has been discussed. Alexander Herrera, Rep., Rural Youth & Inclusion, Central American Agriculture Council, Costa Rica “Right now is the moment of giving opportunities to rural youth […]
Written on May 19, 2022 | Posted in
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The National Agriculture and Trade Show takes place from May twenty-seventh to the twenty-ninth at the show grounds in Belmopan. Thousands of people are expected to converge in the capital for this event since it has been put on hold for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. News Five spoke earlier today […]
Written on May 19, 2022 | Posted in
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The Ministry of Agriculture is hosting a two-day workshop with its counterparts from Petén, Guatemala. The visit by Vice Minister of Agriculture for the Petén Department, who is accompanied by his technical team, will see technical expertise shared between Belize and Guatemala with the objective of implementing best practices that will boost the agro-productive industry […]
Written on May 12, 2022 | Posted in
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One government official who was elated about the opportunities for farmers and improving food security was Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise Jose Abelardo Mai. Just last week, Minister Mai spoke to News Five about further expanding trade relations with Mexico and tapping into that market, which has approximately one hundred and twenty-eight million […]
Written on May 9, 2022 | Posted in
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Opposition Leader Shyne Barrow has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the importation of plants into the country, as well as phone calls that were made by Prime Minister John Briceño requesting assistance from a forestry officer to facilitate the process at the northern border. Barrow strongly condemns the actions of the prime minister, especially […]
Written on April 29, 2022 | Posted in
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Notwithstanding the argument that Belize hasn’t passed into law any CITES-related legislation, the Leader of the Opposition says that as a signatory to the convention, Belize is still obligated to abide by the existing regulations. Barrow fears that Belize can face sanctions for circumventing the CITES regulations. Shyne Barrow, Leader of the Opposition “That […]
Written on April 29, 2022 | Posted in
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According to Minister Mai, rice farmers are also reaching out. This is because the acquisition cost of fertilizers, as well as increasing prices for fuel, triggered by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, may see grains such as beans, rice, and corn likely going up as well. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture, Food […]
Written on April 28, 2022 | Posted in
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With the cost of fertilizers going up, micro, small and medium scale farmers will have to seek a different route. The Ministry of Agriculture is hitting the ground running, attempting to mitigate the issue facing farmers. Minister Jose Abelardo Mai says that his team is turning to possible homegrown solutions. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister […]
Written on April 28, 2022 | Posted in
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Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise Jose Abelardo Mai has been on record to say that Belize should shift its trade interests from CARICOM to Central America. He says it is not about turning away from the CARICOM region, but diversifying the market. Minister Mai did not mince words when he said that trading […]
Written on April 28, 2022 | Posted in
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Sheep and goat aren’t known to be traditionally consumed in Belizean households. Its market is primarily the tourism sector. This particular livestock industry was crippled by the COVID-19 pandemic when the tourism industry was shattered over the past two years. So with the completion of this project, Agriculture Minister Jose Abelardo Mai was asked about […]
Written on April 28, 2022 | Posted in
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Today at the University of Belize Central Farm Campus, stakeholders in a sheep and goat breeding sector graduated a cohort of students who participated in a program hosted at the National Sheep and Goat Generic Improvement facility out west. It is a joint cooperation between the governments of Belize and Taiwan News Five’s Duane Moody […]
Written on April 28, 2022 | Posted in
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A Belizean/American visitor who was headed back to Los Angeles on Friday was busted at the Philip Goldson International Airport with a substantial quantity of illegal fisheries products in his luggage. The individual who is yet to be named has been issued a summons and is facing a minimum fine of twenty thousand Belize dollars […]
Written on April 25, 2022 | Posted in
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The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as a social partner, has polled its membership to get a pulse on their position on marijuana legalization. The results of the questionnaire were made official last Thursday but the report flew under the radar during the Easter weekend, with the primary focus being placed on the churches’ […]
Written on April 20, 2022 | Posted in
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In northern Belize, fire fighters spent up to eight hours fighting a fire on the A.S.R./B.S.I. compound. Reports are that a mountain of bagasse reached ignition point due to the heat of the day and caught fire, as a result. Fortunately, there was no damage to property, with the exception of the loss of some […]
Written on April 19, 2022 | Posted in
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Recently, representatives from Belize and Quintana Roo, Mexico engaged in a three-day Investment Exchange Program. The aim was to create economic opportunities for both countries and assist Mexico with tapping into the CARICOM market. The exchange is a follow up to a summit that took place in Cancun. Ishmael Quiroz, Executive Director, Economic Development […]
Written on April 13, 2022 | Posted in
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One woman is redefining what it looks like to manage thousands of acres of farmland in the Cayo District. Luanne Manzanero is breaking the bias in a male dominated field as farm manager at the Valley of Peace Farms Limited. It has been an uphill battle for Manzanero to solidify her position as a leader […]
Written on April 12, 2022 | Posted in
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The debate is raging. Should the Briceño Administration move to legalize marijuana be taken to a national referendum? The churches, the opposition and the National Trade Union Congress of Belize also say the matter should be brought before the people for a decision, by way of a referendum. But, the government does not seem to […]
Written on April 6, 2022 | Posted in
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Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa says G.O.B. is committed to carrying out a public education and awareness campaign on the pros and cons of cannabis. He also noted the high percentage of Belizeans who use marijuana, and the fact that other substances far more harmful are legal. Kareem Musa, Minister of New Growth […]
Written on April 6, 2022 | Posted in
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Today, history was made in Spanish Lookout. An ultra high temperature processing plant was officially inaugurated in Belize and will allow for the local dairy production industry to further develop. Agro-producers and high level government officials including Prime Minister John Briceño was present for the momentous occasion. News Five’s Duane Moody files this report. […]
Written on March 30, 2022 | Posted in
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If you’ve been unable to get fries with your fast food and it is being substituted with fried rice, it’s because there is a shortage of imported fries. Today, Agriculture Minister Jose Abelardo Mai confirmed this with the media and also said that there has been a shortage of local produce itself in Belize due […]
Written on March 30, 2022 | Posted in
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An increase in fuel prices has a rippling effect on the price of commodities. The impact is no different on the agriculture sector. While as a country, we are self-sufficient in corn, other grains as well as fertilizer are imported and the acquisition costs goes up with the hike in oil prices. Agriculture Minister Jose […]
Written on March 30, 2022 | Posted in
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Some thirty-eight undocumented workers from the citrus belt in the south are tonight in custody. The laborers, who are from Central America, have been working in the industry which is in a critical state and some say is on the brink of collapsing. The situation is complex as it includes issues of imported labor and […]
Written on March 30, 2022 | Posted in
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The nation’s agriculture sector has contributed to an eleven point two percent primary sector growth over the past year. The successful rebound of the economy, in the view of Senator Courtenay, is fueled by the performance primarily of the tourism and agriculture sectors. The government, he said, is expanding the agriculture industry further. Senator […]
Written on March 30, 2022 | Posted in
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A Mexican meat company signed an M.O.U. with the Government of Belize to purchase local cattle on a weekly basis. On Tuesday members of Cabinet attended a cattle export ceremony in the Shipyard community. On that day the Mexican meat company imported two hundred and sixty six heads of cattle into Mexico. It is the […]
Written on March 25, 2022 | Posted in
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Approximately five thousand, six hundred cattle ranchers are operating across the country. In fact, cattle farmers now outnumber sugar cane farmers. The majority are small farmers whose livelihood depends on the trade. But, as these farmers begin to expand their stock, Abelardo Mai, the Minister of Agriculture says climate change is real and expansion must […]
Written on March 25, 2022 | Posted in
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