Mexico will import vegetative material from certified French vines to boost the wine sector

In order to strengthen health in Mexico's wine regions and thus move towards more environmentally friendly practices that contribute to the social and economic development of the producing areas, the Mexican Senasica and the French government are working on a collaborative project so that farmers have access to healthy, safe plants at affordable prices. The Agriculture agency, the Mexican Wine Council (CMV) and the French Embassy in Mexico will visit various producing areas with the purpose of identifying the project's variables, especially in terms of plant health, soil quality and plant adaptation to climate change. Once this step is completed, they will seek to import vegetative material from the European country, plants recognized worldwide for their genetics and high capacity to adapt to different environments. The material will be used to install certified nurseries, which will ...