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Key Trends

  • With just 17 fte agricultural researchers in 2006, Belize has one of the world's smallest agricultural R&D capacities.
  • Fruits and sugarcane are the most researched commodities in Belize.
  • In 2006, the country invested $2.6 million (in 2005 PPP dollars) on agricultural R&D.
  • Agricultural R&D in Belize is financed through a variety of sources, including government funds, producer organizations, donors, and the private sector.