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Cash For Some Farmers
the government will provide cash transfers of $500 to qualified small-scale farmers as part of the Farmer Assistance Program
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Bittersweet News for Sugarcane Farmers
Sugarcane farmers in Belize will receive nearly 5 million dollars in relief funding to assist with drought recovery efforts.
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Hope on The Horizon For Irrigation Systems
The Agriculture Minister announced negotiations with the World Bank for a $50 million climate resilience program to support farmers with irrigation systems against droughts.
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Caribbean Chicken In Talks to Re-Open
Caribbean Chicken is negotiating with health authorities to safely re-open after a temporary closure due to COVID-19-related deaths among employees.
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Cattle Exports Went Down, But Not Production
The Agriculture Minister addressed the decline in cattle exports, attributing it to illegal trade halting while legal exports are being pursued.
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GDP Contracted By 23% in 2nd Quarter
Belize's GDP contracted by 23% in the second quarter of 2020, primarily due to COVID-19 restrictions and drought impacts.
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Cattle Production Down by 69% Due To Guat Border Closure
Cattle production in Belize decreased by 68.9% due to the closure of the border with Guatemala and adverse weather conditions.
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Beer Production Declined Sharply During Shutdown
beer production in Belize declined by 46.6 percent due to COVID-19 restrictions and the shutdown of bars and restaurants
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Imports’s Record Decline
Belize experienced a significant decline in imports during the first half of 2020, largely due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Free Zone Imports Crashed
Imports to the free zone fell by 28%, with food imports also declining, except for a notable increase in cooking oil.
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Exports Were Down, But Bananas and Beans Went Up
Belize's domestic exports declined overall, but revenues from bananas and red kidney beans increased during the first half of 2020.
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San Pedro Cabbies Struggling To Put Food On The Table
Cabbies in San Pedro are struggling to provide for their families due to a lack of tourism and ongoing lockdowns.
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