BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – The multi-million dollar World Bank Climate Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture Project (CRESAP) has supplied biological agents to the Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute (SIRDI) aimed at supporting farmers and strengthening Belize’s sugar sector
The delivery represents the first of six batches of biological agents to be provided under the project. The agents, namely Trichoderma harzianum, Bacillus subtilis, and Streptomyces lydicus, will be used as part of an integrated approach to manage wilt disease in sugarcane (Fusarium spp), which continues to impact crop yields.
Through their growth-regulating properties, these biological agents are expected to enhance root development, improve overall plant health, and reduce the effects of disease in sugarcane fields across northern Belize.
CRESAP is a US$25 million initiative financed by the World Bank, designed to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience in Belize. The project supports farmers through a matching-grant program and strengthens the capacity of key public institutions to deliver sustainable, climate-resilient agricultural solutions.
The project is being implemented by the Belize Social Investment Fund (BSIF) in partnership with the Ministries of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries, and Economic Transformation.
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