Mexico: Governments agree that Sader staff will supervise orchards of the avocado export program

The article highlights a significant development in the bilateral relationship between Mexico and the United States, focusing on the agricultural sector, particularly avocado exports. After nearly three decades of successful collaboration, the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS-USDA) has transferred the responsibilities for sampling and certification of avocado orchards in Mexico to Mexico's Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader). This move signifies a milestone in trust-building, with Mexican inspectors now overseeing the detection of pests in orchards participating in the export program, ensuring the necessary phytosanitary conditions. Additionally, APHIS and Senasica will continue to monitor packaging companies involved in exporting Mexican avocados to the U.S. This agreement underscores Mexico's commitment to maintaining high export standards and marks a step forward in strengthening cooperative ties between the two countries. Mexico, being the world's leading avocado producer, exports over 1.1 million tons to several countries, including the U.S., and this agreement is expected to streamline the export process while ensuring a steady supply of safe avocados.