A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been established on the 4Th day of September 2017, between Belize Agriculture Health Authority (BAHA) and the Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute (SIRDI).

The major objectives are:

• 1.1. To contribute to the sustainability, development and economic viability of the agricultural sector in Belize.
• 1.2. To engage in technical exchanges and capacity building between both parties for the purpose of reciprocal transfer of technology, training in agriculture and other related fields.
• 1.3. To identify synergies where technical expertise can be harnessed to improve the execution of work plans.

This was made possible through the project entitle “Strengthening of Integrated Pest and Disease (IPDM) in the Sugar Industry”. With the assistance of the European Union, the Government of Belize and the Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute (SIRDI).