By Zoila Palma: The Belize Social Investment Fund (BSIF) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries (MAFSNGI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Transformation (MET), have delivered IT and field equipment valued at over BZD $45,000 to the Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute (SIRDI) under the Climate Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture Project (CRESAP).
The handover held today aims to strengthen SIRDI’s capacity to provide technical guidance, advance research, and support farmers across Belize’s sugar sector.
The equipment package includes 12 GPS devices to improve field registration and tracking, 10 tablets for data collection and mapping, 4 laptops to enhance data management and analysis, and one drone to assess pest damage for timely interventions. This support is expected to boost operational efficiency and enable data-driven decision-making across sugarcane farms.
“The sugar industry remains a cornerstone of Belize’s economy, and strengthening SIRDI directly contributes to safeguarding its productivity and sustainability,” said Carlos Tun, Executive Director of BSIF. He added that the enhanced technical capacity will provide farmers with more efficient field support and stronger, data-informed interventions.
The Ministry noted that this handover builds on earlier support, including the delivery of three motorcycles in October 2025 to improve field mobility.
Servulo Baeza, CEO in the Ministry of Agriculture highlighted that CRESAP allocates USD $2.9 million for equipment, staffing, and capacity building, with an additional USD $4 million earmarked for biological inputs to manage key pests.
Minister Osmond Martinez emphasized the government’s commitment to sustaining productivity and resilience in Belize’s sugar industry through strategic investments.
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By Zoila Palma: The Belize Social Investment Fund (BSIF) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries (MAFSNGI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Transformation (MET), have delivered IT and field equipment valued at over BZD $45,000 to the Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute (SIRDI) under the Climate Resilient and Sustainable
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