$5.2 Million Program Targets Sugarcane Mealybug Infestation

The Government of Belize has approved an approximately $5.2 million emergency program to address a growing mealybug infestation affecting sugarcane production and farmers’ livelihoods in northern Belize. The initiative was announced on September 7th as the government and industry partners moved to protect the sugar industry from further losses.
2026-09-18 23:00:45