Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries

Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries Hon. Rodwell Ferguson and Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture Hon. Luis Alex Balona have met with H. E. Mr. Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for External Affairs of the Government of India, who is currently on a two day visit to Belize.
During the meeting the ministers discussed areas of cooperation between both countries, including issues in agriculture common to India and Belize and opportunities for training.
H. E. Mr. Pabitra Margherita's visit to Belize is for May 12 and 13.

NATS attendance PR

The kids did not disappoint at Agric 2026! 🤠🐎

Congratulations to the winners:

Under 12 Categories
Barrel Race Open:
1st — Wilmer Ramirez
2nd — Dax Numan
3rd — Kenneth Garcia

Arena Race:
1st — Wilmer Ramirez
2nd — Dax Numan
3rd — Kenneth Garcia

Pole Bending:
1st — Wilmer Ramirez
2nd — Kenneth Garcia
3rd — Christon Arzu

Under 18 Categories
Barrel Race:
1st — Leonardo Contreras
2nd — Mark Arzu
3rd — Gareth Gentle

Barrel Race Female:
1st — Maydelyn Leslie
2nd — Olivia Dyck
3rd — Leannie Pinnix

Calf Riding:
1st — Ronald Gray Jr.
2nd — Cameron Richie
3rd — Hailai Tucker

Pole Bending:
1st — Elder Ramirez
2nd — Anderson Mateo
3rd — Mark Arzu

Arena Race Male:
1st — Elder Ramirez
2nd — Mark Arzu
3rd — Ashburn Tamai

Breakaway Roping:
1st — Ronald Gray

Big congratulations to every young rider who participated, and big respect to the families, organizers, and supporters who helped make the Kids Rodeo a highlight of the National Agriculture and Trade Show.

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Watson Sound Band from Corozal with the vibe...more photos of Agric 2026.