How did hurricanes affect sugar production in Belize?

In the latter part of the 20th century, sugarcane production in Belize experienced significant growth, increasing 10-fold. However, this trend reversed in the 21st century, largely due to the impact of a hurricane in 2000 that destroyed many sugarcane fields. This event, which was part of a broader period of devastation to the country's infrastructure, contributed to a decline in sugar production as other agricultural exports, such as corn and kidney beans, became more profitable alternatives for farmers.12