The cotton crisis in Mexico

Published Apr 6, 2022

Tridge summary

The Mexicali Valley is experiencing a decline in agricultural production, with cotton planting areas reducing significantly in the last six years due to reduced government support and financial constraints. In 2016, 10,930 hectares of cotton were planted, but this figure dropped to 4,186 for 2022, showing a steady decrease. Factors contributing to this decline include the cessation of incentives for farmers, lack of credits, and a substantial overdue portfolio. This situation has led to low expectations for cotton production in 2022, and farmers are keenly aware of the lack of a clear plan from authorities to address these issues.

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Agriculture in the Mexicali Valley is going through one of its worst stages in terms of production due to the reduction in official support for the establishment of different crops, as well as their commercialization. A clear example of the lack of support is the resounding fall in the cotton area in the region: In 2016, 10,930 hectares of cotton were planted; in 2017, 25 thousand 789; in 2018, 31 thousand 993; in 2019, 31 thousand 786; in 2020, 18 thousand 240, while in 2021 the area fell to 13 thousand 522 hectares. However, for this 2022 the expectations for the cotton area in the Mexicali Valley are very low. Last weekend, the Federal Secretary of Agriculture announced that barely 4,186 hectares of cotton had been planted, when there are only 10 days left before the official planting period ends, even though there are possibilities that the term will be extended to April 10. , as has happened in previous years. It should be noted that the cotton area scheduled for this year is ...

Source: MXagronoticias