AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBelize Food & Agriculture: The Ministry of Agriculture collected pest and disease samples from Cayo soursop farms with PCB and BAHA to guide better crop management, while officials also launched a Honey Traceability System Registry and trained stakeholders on the TrazarAgro platform to improve hive-to-market tracking and food safety. Rising Costs: Belize chicken prices jumped again as the Belize Poultry Association raised whole chicken by 12 cents per pound, citing higher feed, fuel, and production input costs. Business Growth: BELTRAIDE awarded grants to 22 entrepreneurs under its BEEP program (15 women among recipients), supporting expansion and new opportunities. Trade & Exports: Belize showcased local chocolate and other products at a major Taiwan trade expo, aiming for B2B leads and wider market access. Fisheries & Monitoring: Belize is moving toward electronic monitoring for its high-seas fishing fleet by 2027, using Satlink equipment to track catches and compliance. Energy & Industry: A biochar plant is planned for the Belize River Valley, targeting large-scale biomass conversion to support sugar, citrus, and banana soils. Governance & Procurement: The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry urged faster strengthening of public procurement controls, including smarter monitoring on SmartStream, to prevent irregularities before audits.
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