Jalisco Deploys Heavy Machinery to Enhance Rural Infrastructure

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER) in Jalisco is addressing infrastructure needs in rural areas by deploying 48 units of heavy machinery. These vehicles are part of ongoing efforts to support 33 municipalities and will continue to expand coverage throughout the current administration.

The machinery will be used for critical tasks such as repairing rural roads, dredging water bodies, constructing embankments, creating watering holes, and managing sanitary landfills. The goal is to enhance the region's infrastructure, benefiting both the agricultural sector and local populations.

Among the most notable accomplishments, over 7,000m3 of water has been cleared from water bodies such as the Río Chiquito stream and the Agua Prieta dam. These actions aim to increase rainwater retention and reduce flooding risks. Additionally, the construction of embankments and water storage ponds, capable of holding 133,000m3 of water, will support livestock and crop irrigation in areas like Los Amoles, Cuautla, and Santa Ines, Lagos de Moreno.

Machinery also played a key role in improving the safety of rural harvest roads. In total, 517km of roads have been rehabilitated in municipalities such as Hostotipaquillo, El Limon, and Atenguillo. This improvement will facilitate safer transport for agricultural products and local populations. The heavy machinery is also an integral part of the State’s Strategic Project for Crop Productive Conversion, which has already assisted in the rehabilitation of 796ha. This project directly supports local producers by providing essential infrastructure for increased productivity.