What is the Belize Agriculture Information Management System (BAIMS)
The Belize Agriculture Information Management System (BAIMS) is a web-based application that serves as a central repository for all agriculture data. Data are used by farmers and policy makers to analyze agriculture data for proper timely decision making. BAIMS was developed by a local company, KYN Consulting from Corozal Town.
What Happens When a Farmer Registers!
A farmer who is registered under the Belize Agriculture Information Management System (BAIMS) is assigned a Farmer ID that is recognize by the Ministry of Agriculture. A Farmers ID is issued to a farmer after an Agriculture Officer registers the Farmer and visits the farm to collect and verify data.
Why is the data important?
Data obtained is crucial for the objective analysis of the agriculture sector’s contribution to the socio-economic development of Belize that includes GDP, national accounts and employment. The information received will also be used to:
- Accurately identify farmers
- Accurately identify farms by georeferencing their location
- Project the demand and supply of products,
- Link production to markets using the Virtual Trading Platform
- Better deliver services to the farming community
In addition, the Ministry will take advantage of the technology available through Geographic Information Systems analysis to:
- Use spatial data to evaluate, monitor and manage crop resources
- Improve climate risk management which includes the rapid response and support to farmers in times of natural disaster
- Design appropriate drainage and irrigation infrastructure
- Implementation of disease surveillance systems
- Monitor land use changes
How to register to the Belize Agriculture Information Management System?
To register visit your nearest District Agriculture Stations.
Cayo District Agriculture Office: 804-2129
DAC Mr. Jonathan Can- william.can@agriculture.gov.bz
Extension Officers
Mr. Jessie Madrid- jesse.madrid@agriculture.gov.bz
Mr. Moises Perez-moises.perez@agriculture.gov.bz
Mr. Frank Padron- franklyn.padron@agriculture.gov.bz
Belize District Agriculture Office #: 205-5088
DAC Mr. Miguel Balan: miguel.balan@agriculture.gov.bz
Extension Officers
Mr. Marvin Blades- marvin.blades@agriculture.gov.bz
Mr. Andy Che-andy.che@agriculture.gov.bz
Mr. Noel Ramos: Noel.Ramos@Agriculture.gov.bz
Mrs. Bernadette Cob- bernadette.cob@agriculture.gov.bz
Corozal District Agriculture Office #: 402-2297
DAC Mr. Fred Roches email: dac.cz@agriculture.gov.bz
Extension Officers
Ms. Melissa Balan: melissa.balan@agriculture.gov.bz
Mr. Carlos Martinez- carlos.martinez@agriculture.gov.bz
Mr. Samuel Cocom- samuel.cocom@agriculture.gov.bz
Mr. Leonardo Eck-leonardo.eck@agriculture.gov.bz
Mr. Roman Torres- roman.torres@agriculture.gov.bz
Stann Creek District Agriculture Office #: 502 – 2514
DAC Mr. Elsner Campos – dacstanncreek@agriculture.gov.bz
Extension Officers
Mr. Victor Kuk- victor.kuk@agriculture.gov.bz
Mr. Emilio Perez-emilio.perez@agriculture.gov.bz
Mr. Noel Ramos- noel.ramos@agriculture.gov.bz
Toledo District Agriculture Office #: 702 – 2689
DAC Mr. Denzel Castillo –denzel.castillo@agriculture.gov.bz
Extension Officers
Justaquio Tush – justaquio.tush@agriculture.gov.bz
Mrs. Heidy Canto-heidy.cob@agriculture.gov.bz
Mr. Andrew Che-andrew_che17@yahoo.com
Mr. Edgar Tuyud – bengi_you@yahoo.com
Orange Walk District Agriculture Office #: 343-2019
Acting DAC Mr. Sergio Hernandez – sergio.hernandez@agriculture.gov.bz
Extension Officers
Mr. Miguel Huertas- miguel.huertas@agriculture.gov.bz
Mr. Federico Chi – federico.chi@agriculture.gov.bz
Mr. Carlos Tzul- carlostzul@yahoo.com
Mr. Alberto Gutierrez-agutierrez@agriculture.gov.bz
Mr. Enrique Rivas- eragconsultancies624@gmail.com