Milk Production Boost; Small Producers Support

Mexico launched the Milk Self-Sufficiency Plan to boost national production by 25% by 2030. Meanwhile, SADER signed an agreement to directly link small and medium producers with markets, reducing intermediaries.

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Mexico Unveils Milk Self-Sufficiency Plan

The federal government has launched the Milk Self-Sufficiency Plan, aiming to increase milk production by 25% by 2030 to strengthen Mexico’s food sovereignty. A key component of the plan is the construction of a new MX$140 million pasteurization plant in Campeche, which will help support small and medium-sized producers in the region. The initiative is designed to reduce Mexico's reliance on milk imports and ensure fair prices, technical support, and expanded coverage for producers through a variety of supportive measures.

SADER, CONACCA Boost Direct Market Access for Producers

The Ministry of Agriculture (SADER) has partnered with the National Confederation of Agricultural Merchants of Central Markets (CONACCA) to enhance direct commercial links for small and medium producers, reducing intermediaries and maximizing benefits. Through the Harvesting Sovereignty program, producers will be able to sell their goods directly in central markets, gaining access to technical support, financing, and certification for Good Agricultural Practices. This initiative aims to strengthen food sovereignty and self-sufficiency while benefiting producers, marketers, and consumers across the country.

Grupo Lala Launches Campaign to Promote Fresh Milk in Mexico

Grupo Lala is launching a nationwide campaign, Lala’s Fresh Milk: The True Taste of Milk to promote the nutritional and cultural value of fresh milk in Mexico, aiming to boost consumption. The initiative, which includes a multichannel media campaign, highlights milk's health benefits, such as providing calcium, protein, and essential vitamins. With an initial investment of MX$70 million, this effort complements Lala’s ongoing community support projects, such as providing daily milk to vulnerable populations through its Fundación Lala.

United States Urges Mexico to Tackle Screwworm Plague

The United States has warned Mexico that it may reinstate import restrictions on Mexican animal products if Mexico does not intensify its efforts to combat a screwworm infestation. In response, Mexico has confirmed it is strengthening control measures, though it rejects being used as a political tool in US elections. While the United States has raised concerns over fumigation delays and tariffs, President Sheinbaum emphasized Mexico's commitment to cooperation but also asserted that it will not accept excessive demands.

Mexico to Boost Seed Production, Food Security

The Mexican government has established a new state-owned company, Seed Production for Well-Being (PROSEBIEN), to boost the production of certified seeds for key crops like beans and rice, aiming to enhance food security and reduce dependency on imports. PROSEBIEN will focus on supporting small and medium-sized producers, helping improve crop yields, and contributing to the country’s food sovereignty goals by 2030. Based in Zacatecas, the company will revitalize domestic seed production and strengthen Mexico’s agricultural self-sufficiency.