Category: BLPA News

Froghopper Assessment & Identification at BLPA Model Farm

Biological control using fungal application of Metarhizium and Effective Microorganism (EM) will be applied to alleviate this growing problem in the Livestock Industry. Please watch video below which will be explaining more about this topic. English Version Spanish Version

The Belize Beef Fest & Rodeo 2024 Highlights

On August 17, 2024, the Belize Livestock Producers’ Association proudly hosted its third annual Belize Beef Fest and Rodeo. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to making this event a remarkable success, especially our generous sponsors.
This year’s Beef Fest attracted over 1,800 enthusiastic attendees, marking another milestone in our journey to celebrate Belize’s rich cattle ranching heritage. We extend a special thank you to all the vendors who set up booths and showcased their offerings, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of the event.
Congratulations are also in order for the winners of our Grilling Competition. Your skill and creativity truly elevated the festivities.
Thank you all for your support and participation. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s Beef Fest!

Belize Beef Fest & Rodeo 2024

Attention, Belize! Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Belize Beef Fest and Rodeo! Brought to you by the Belize Livestock Producers’ Association in partnership with the Wild West Rodeo Club, this thrilling event is set to take place at the National Agricultural Show Grounds on Saturday, August 17th,

BLPA AGM

BLPA 45th Annual General Meeting

On February 24th, 2024, BLPA (Belize Livestock Producers’ Association) held its 45th Annual General Meeting, with over 600 farmers in attendance. BLPA extends its heartfelt gratitude to all the farmers and businesses who participated, contributing to the success of this AGM. A special thank you goes to Prime Minister Hon.

Meeting on Artificial Insemination

Meeting on Artificial Insemination

A training session on artificial insemination was held at the Yo Creek Agriculture station on Friday, May 5, 2023, with assistance from the Ministry of Agriculture. The Training was done by Modalidad Ganaderia Empresarial. The BLPA would like to express their appreciation to all the farmers who took time out

Export to Mexico

Export to Mexico

Tuesday May 23rd, 2023 225 heads of cattle are on their way to Mexico.  A total of 229 heads of cattle are being exported to Mexico today, May 24th, 2023.

Sheep and Honey Traceability System

Sheep and Honey Traceability System

May 23, 2023: Twenty-five technical officers are currently attending a three-day workshop on “Sheep and Honey Traceability System” in Belmopan, Cayo District. The aim of the workshop is to train Ministry of Agriculture Extension Officers, technicians from the Belize Agriculture Health Authority (BAHA) and the Belize Livestock Producers’ Association (BLPA)

BAHA and UNDP Conference

EnGenDER Project

UNDP’s Enabling Gender-Responsive Disaster Recovery, Climate and Environmental Resilience in the Caribbean (EnGenDER) Project. A project funded by the governments of Canada and the United Kingdom. The EnGenDER Project seeks to ensure equal access to climate change adaptation solutions for women, children, and other vulnerable groups in the Caribbean. The

Belize Livestock Producers Association

Statement: Guatemalan Cattle Trader Caught with Cocaine

As the guardian of the cattle industry in Belize, the Belize Livestock Producers’ Association (BLPA) regrets that the action of one individual might be made to reflect on the character and good name of the entire cattle industry, BLPA, its members and associates. The association condemns the action of the