Belize's water resources are an important factor contributing to agricultural development.
Let's protect them!

Flood irrigation is essential for rice production in Belize

The presence of different pests can be detrimental to a crop's development, upon reaching an economic threshold.

The use of proper fertilization can aid in increasing yield productivity.

Leveled lowlands are ideal for rice production in both irrigated and rain-fed systems.

Currently, the number of pollinators are decreasing, thus its importance in agriculture makes it critical to exercise better agrochemical management.

Establishing a layer of water in early rice systems, is essential for proper weed control.

Natural biological control is present in our fields!
The implementation of an Integrated Pest Management can increase the presence of natural enemies.

Orchards in Southern Belize is a main contributor to the country's economy.

The fungus "smut" is an important disease in rice production.

Experiences in different countries, is vital in adopting other agronomic practices that are beneficial to us.

Research and development of new varieties is necessary for increasing productivity in diverse agricultural crops.

Stinkbugs is a main pest in rice production during the grain filling stage.

The use of non-suitable irrigation water, can contribute to the accumulation of salts in soils, which may be limiting to crop development and leads to soil degradation.

Nature at its best!
Natural enemies help balancing the presence of harmful insects.

Climate change is real, variation in weather patterns such as rains below normal levels can affect agriculture production.

Irrigation is becoming necessary for increasing agricultural productivity upon challenges faced by climate change and food security.

Trials implementing different sources and amount of fertilizers shows evident variation in plant development.

Plants manifest their nutrient deficiencies through its leaves in different plant stages.

Entomopathogenic fungus play an important role in reducing harmful insects in crops.

Exoparasites reduce host biological fitness, consequently reducing plant damage.

Not controlling pest at the right time, can cause an outbreak thus affecting plant's development and productivity.

Familiarizing with beneficial and harmful insects should be everyone's task, in order to promote a balanced ecosystem.

Belize's water resources are an important factor contributing to agricultural development.
Let's protect them!