Cost Of Inputs Hurt Productive Sector

But what would Price - the ardent agriculturalist - have to say about the state of the productive sector in today's Belize? Currently two crops, citrus and onions, are in crisis as global inflation spikes the prices of essential inputs such as fuel and fertilizer.

It's why the Ministry of Agriculture has had to encourage cooperatives for farmers just to keep them in business. We heard more this week when Chairman of BAHA, Hugh O'Brien and Coordinator Barry Palacio stopped by the Sunup set.

The Ministry of Agriculture is also offering training in farming techniques to help farmers ride out difficult times.