February 6, 2025

This morning, a brief ceremony was held at the Yo Creek Agriculture Station to officially hand over seeds, fertilizers, and livestock feed to 25 farmers from the Orange Walk District.

The agricultural inputs, valued at $60,000 Belize dollars, were provided by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) as part of ongoing efforts to support farmers affected by the recent heavy rains and flooding caused by Tropical Storm Sarah. These farmers, who were in active production at the time of the storm, experienced significant disruptions to their crop cultivation.

Present at the handing-over ceremony were Minister of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise, Hon. Jose Abelardo Mai, and IICA Country Representative, Mr. Mauricio Guevara. Both officials addressed the farmers, highlighting the increasing impact of climate change on agriculture and the urgent need for resilience-building efforts within the sector.

This initiative underscores the commitment of the Ministry of Agriculture and IICA to supporting farmers in their recovery and strengthening the country’s agricultural resilience against extreme weather events.