Congressional Report Backs Sustainability Metrics for Water

A new congressional report recommends four key sustainability indicators to manage a potential 300,000ha expansion of Mexico's irrigated agricultural land. Lawmakers note these indicators aim to improve water management and land use, helping shape resource allocation decisions. In other news, researchers, industry professionals, and government officials recently met at a workshop hosted by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) to discuss opportunities for alternative crops as a climate change adaptation strategy in Mexico.

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Mexico Congress Backs Sustainability in Water, Ag Policy

The Congressional Commission on Hydraulic Resources, Potable Water, and Sanitation has released a new report urging the adoption of sustainability indicators to guide policy amid the potential expansion of 300,000ha of irrigable land. The document outlines four key metrics to inform future agricultural and water strategies: productivity per cultivated hectare, output per cubic meter of water, farmer income and profitability, and total food production.

Securing Mexico’s Food Future: Private Sector Urged to Invest

Bram Govaerts, Director General, CIMMYT, urges the private sector in Mexico to partner with the research organization to address a critical funding shortfall from the public sector. He warns that this decline in funding threatens to reverse Mexico's recent progress in the fight against hunger and could weaken the country's ability to drive innovation in nonprofit agricultural research.

Scaling in Latin America: Why Founders Need a Regional Mindset

Larry Gil, Founder and CEO, Loads, notes that for founders aiming to scale a startup across Latin America, recognizing the region's diversity is essential for success. He argues that the common illusion of Latin America as a single, monolithic market is a pitfall, and that sustainable growth can only be achieved by adopting a glocal strategy from day one.

CIMMYT, INIFAP Discuss Climate and Crop Alternatives

Researchers, agribusiness professionals, and government representatives gathered at a recent workshop hosted by CIMMYT to explore opportunities for alternative crops in Mexico in the context of climate change. The National Institute for Forestry, Agriculture and Livestock Research (INIFAP) contributed to the discussion by presenting technical insights and identifying key challenges and strategies.