AGRI-Invest Country Profiles
Agri Investment Forum & Expo, 2022
BELIZE
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR
The Department of Agriculture’s aim is to provide an environment that is conducive to increase production and productivity, promoting investment, and encouraging private sector involvement in agribusiness enterprises in a manner that ensures competitiveness, quality production,
trade and sustainability. The development of an Agriculture and Food Sector that is diversified and sustainable, enhances food security and nutrition, and contributes to the achievement of the socio-economic development.
Belize’s main crops are:
The sector is involved in climate smart agriculture, agro-processing, aquaculture, grains/fruits and livestock.
Sugar
Bananas
Citrus
Climate Smart Agriculture
Agro- processing
Aquaculture
with pasture taking up a significant proportion of farm land.
Grains and Fruits
Livestock
Papaya
Maize
Beans
are also significant commercial crops.
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