Belize reviews citrus and coconut sector challenges on regional tour

Belize’s Ministry of Agriculture is conducting a tour of citrus and coconut farms in the south of the country to better understand the current state of the sector. As part of the visit, officials are inspecting farm operations and processing facilities, while holding discussions with growers and technicians.

The focus is on identifying key issues affecting production, including pest and disease pressure, financing needs, and the growing impact of climate change. Officials are also reviewing how modern technologies are being adopted and where further support may be needed.

Special attention is being given to coconut cultivation, with visits to planted areas and conversations with smallholder farmers. The goal is to gather direct feedback on obstacles facing the industry and explore solutions through collaboration.

This hands-on approach reflects the government’s effort to gather real-time insights from the field as part of a broader push to stabilize and strengthen Belize’s fresh fruit and nut production.

source: bbn.com

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