The Mexican Seed Association (AMSAC) called for greater collaboration with the federal government to address shared challenges facing the agricultural sector. In a recent statement, the association noted that a key part of this collaboration should be the joint formulation of a new legal framework for seed technology, which would allow the creation of more productive varieties tailored to Mexico's environmental conditions and contribute to the national goal of food sovereignty.
During AMSAC's 2025 Convention, which gathered seed company executives, government officials, and researchers, the association urged all stakeholders in the agri-food chain to work more closely together. Government officials and private sector leaders agreed on the importance of strengthening these links to address challenges ranging from food security to external trade policies.
The convention's agenda also focused on the industry's role in major national policies. Attendees discussed the opportunities presented by Plan México, highlighting the seed sector's participation in the Cosechando Soberanía (Harvesting Sovereignty) program, which provides improved, adapted corn seed to states in the south-southeast of the country.
In an interview with MBN, Mario Puente, Executive Director, AMSAC, noted that in this first stage, the government and the seed sector could identify areas for improvement. He explained that since the project involves several parties, there were initial challenges in coordination and logistics. However, with continued collaboration, these gaps can be easily filled.
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