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ProjectPromoting agribusiness development in Northern Belize - GCP/BZE/001/EC 2019
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No results found.Sugar production has traditionally been the largest industry in the agricultural sector of Belize, particularly so in the northern districts of Orange Walk and Corozal, where small and medium-sized producers have played an important role in this industry. However, it is expected that as a result of the reform of the European Union (EU) sugar regime many-small scale farmers will leave sugar-cane production, mainly because of their inability to remain competitive. Against this background, the Government of Belize is supporting farmers in Northern Belize to diversify their production into market-driven non-sugar cane agriculture. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, the Environment, Sustainable Development and Immigration (MAFFESD) sought assistance from FAO to enhance its capacity to facilitate the strengthening of onion, honey and sheep value chains, to increase productivity, quality and consistency of production, and improve farmers’ linkages to markets. -
ProjectBoosting agribusiness development in Northern Belize - TCP/BZE/3502 2019
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No results found.Policy reforms in international sugar markets have the potential to negatively impact the profitability of sugarcane production and render many farmers uncompetitive. In Belize, where sugar production is the largest industry and accounts for the livelihoods of many small farmers, sugar producers often have limited capacity to pursue alternative economic activities. Therefore, the Government of Belize promotes mixed farming systems, which provide other income opportunities as an alternative to sugarcane production. The aim of this project was to promote opportunities in onion production and thereby support the development of diversified agricultural production for small farmers in northern Belize by improving efficiency along the onion value chain, strengthening farmers’ technical capacities and facilitating access to alternative markets. -
Journal, magazine, bulletinThe value chain approach in Northern Belize
Issue Brief. August 25, 2015
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No results found.The value chain concept has become very popular in agricultural development. This brief gives an explanation of what value chains are and describes how the use of the concept can help governments support their farm-ers in understanding market opportunities better and increase their incomes. We will use the example of the onion value chain in Northern Belize to illustrate the use of a market-oriented value chain approach.
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