Native Corn, Food Insecurity Drops, and Green ProductionNative Corn, Food Insecurity Drops, and Green Production

Mexico launched the National Native Corn Plan, which aims to strengthen the conservation, production and commercialization of native corn. Meanwhile, food insecurity figures in Mexican households fell in 2024. This is the Week in Agribusiness and Food! Mexico Launches National Native Corn Plan The Mexican government launched the National Native Corn Plan: Corn is the Root, a long-term program aimed at preserving native corn varieties and strengthening small-scale, agroecological production by providing collective access to region-specific machinery, technical assistance, and value-added opportunities. Beginning in 2026, the plan will start in the southeast and southern Pacific regions, ultimately seeking to support 1.5 million small producers by 2030 and boost native corn yields by up to 50%. Mexico Reduces Food Insecurity; One-Third of Households Struggle Food-related hardships in Mexico have decreased significantly since 2018, with the share of households experiencing ...