[Exploring Pitaya Farming possibilities for small farmers in Belize] Dragon Fruit, locally known as Pitaya, comes in different types but in Belize the one best known is perhaps the pitaya with its distinctively bright purple pulp, housing hundreds of tiny black seeds. It is the fruit of a cactus plant and its juicy flesh is eaten after peeling back the skin. It is also often used in drinks and sauces. The Ministry of Agriculture is promoting this fruit as a potential crop for Belizean small farm

Agriculture -it’s the art of using the earth to cultivate crops, till the soil, and raise livestock. This sector is essential for every country, but many primitive farming practices harm the environment and wildlife. That is why Silk Grass Farms, nestled in the Stann Creek District, has turned over a new leaf and is utilizing regenerative farming. The company hopes that with the help of Mother Nature and creativity, it can improve how food goes from farm to fork. #Belize #SilkGrass #agriculture

In Belize, there’s so much more happening than just tourism and politics! 🌱🌾 Farming is one of the many thriving trades, and our coastal road farmers are the true backbone of our country. 🚜 These hardworking individuals wake up early, rise with the sun 🌞, and tend to the land that feeds us all. Praise the lord for our farmers. From lush tropical fruits 🍍 to fresh vegetables 🥕 and staple crops 🌽, the work is tough, but the rewards are endless. We have more food than we can even consume, an