Caribbean AgTech Investment Opportunities

Caribbean AgTech Investment Summit, 2021

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

Incentives/Concessions for the Agricultural Sector:

Papaya

Maize

Beans

are also significant commercial crops.

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