Mexico Aims for Food Sovereignty With Focus on Small Farmers
Mexico is prioritizing food sovereignty by supporting small farmers and sustainable practices. Sec. Berdegué outlined a plan focused on water efficiency, self-sufficiency in staples like corn and beans, and environmental protection.
Mexico is embarking on an ambitious plan to bolster domestic food production and achieve “food sovereignty,” prioritizing small and medium-sized farmers and emphasizing sustainable practices, according to Julio Berdegué Sacristán, the country’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. In a recent interview on the “Voices of the Sea and the Land” podcast, Mr. Berdegué outlined the government’s strategy, which aims to reduce reliance on imports and ensure access to sufficient, nutritious food for all Mexicans.
Mr. Berdegué, just two months into his tenure, expressed strong support for President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s “Fourth Transformation” agenda, emphasizing the administration’s focus on improving the well-being of rural and coastal communities. “The most important objective…is the well-being of the people,” he stated, noting that many in these regions “are not living as they should live.”
