Mexico: It is urgent to declare the state an emergency zone
Dried Common Bean
Mexico
Published May 19, 2023
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Bean producers from Zacatecas urged that the State be declared an emergency zone due to the lack of rain; in addition, they are desperate due to the lack of financial support and seed. "There is no certified seed, so an emerging program is required [not a conventional one that is done every year, but one] that can benefit farmers in terms of economy, but also in terms of time," said Sandra Ambriz Becerra, producer leader.
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ZACATECAS. Bean producers from Zacatecas urged that the State be declared an emergency zone due to the lack of rain; In addition, they are desperate due to the lack of financial support and seed. "There is no certified seed, so an emerging program is required [not a conventional one that is done every year, but one] that can benefit farmers in terms of economy, but also in terms of time," said Sandra Ambriz. Becerra, producer leader. He recalled that since January they approached the Mexican Food Security (Segalmex) for the seed loan, since "the farmer has no money, because there was no harvest last year"; however there has been no response. He explained that they have gone week after week to the agency's facilities “and the surprise is that there are no officials who have the power to give us information, such as Eduardo Flores, in charge of guarantee prices. We send him a message to give us an answer and he tells us that until next week ”. they do not comply "The claim of the ...
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