Guatemalan experts Ing. Antonio Freire, consultant and general manager of J. Diez S.A., a Guatemalan company specializing in seeds, and Ing. Efrain Hernandez, horticulture expert of the same company, were present today in Central Farm to share expertise on the tropical varieties being tested for adaptability in Peten under similar agroclimatic conditions as Belize.

They expounded on the importance of the added advantage of utilizing seeds bred specifically for tropical conditions. Ing. Freire, whose specialization is in soils, also shared his experience with sustainable management of soil fertility, particularly, making informed decisions for nutrient management based on soil analysis and preserving and building soil organic matter.

This visit follows several exchanges between officials from the Peten agriculture department of Guatemala, and Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise of Belize, as both countries continue bilateral relations to share experience, knowledge and expertise in areas of interest in agriculture.