Mexico, Tlaxcala farmers explore new crops

JESÚS ZEMPOALTECA. THE SUN OF TLAXCALA. Potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, onions, maguey and vegetables have positioned themselves very well in the state. Although in Tlaxcala the predominant crop is still corn, in different regions of the state, farmers have explored other crops, such as: garlic, onion, potato, peach and apple. The expectation of agricultural production for this year, among local farmers, is generally good, since the weather conditions that have occurred up to now have been favorable. In addition, the National Meteorological Service is forecasting copious rains for the coming months and it is good news, since it will allow them to have wet soils that will generate good production. The distribution of crops in the entity is varied, most are planted corn, beans, squash and broad beans, although in other areas they sow barley, oats and wheat, as well as potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, onion, maguey, and vegetables. depending on the region. For example, in the western zone, ...