Mexican government and producers seek regulation of corn marketing

In Mexico, Infobae reported that the marketing of corn in Mexico must be regulated urgently to guarantee the stability of the agricultural sector and strengthen the country’s food security, according to Agriculture Secretary Julio Berdegué and the new president of the National Agricultural Council (CNA), Jorge Esteve.

Berdegué stated that the corn market in Mexico has been “historically conflictive and disorderly,” which has generated uncertainty for producers and consumers.

“For some reason that I cannot quite understand, the marketing of our main agricultural product, which is white corn, has always been extraordinarily conflictive and disorganized,” said the official.

Berdegué stressed that Mexico needs to establish a clear regulatory framework to improve the marketing of corn and guarantee fair prices for producers, according to the report.

Mexico is the largest importer of corn from the United States, with 42% of its purchases coming from that country. However, Esteve stressed that the country has the potential to reduce its dependence on foreign countries and improve local production if clear rules for marketing are established.

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