Mexico begins incentive payments for rice and wheat producers

The Mexican Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader) has commenced the national distribution of incentives for rice and wheat producers under the Fair Trade program. This initiative, part of the Plan Mexico under President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, aims to bolster food sovereignty and support rural families facing challenges from climate change and international market volatility.

The current disbursement will benefit 14,157 wheat farmers and 1,342 rice producers. For wheat, the government is providing incentives for two agricultural cycles within a single year to support producers dealing with declining yields. Key support measures include links to welfare programs, certified seed delivery, and financing through the Cosechando Soberanía credit.

In related agricultural developments, the Fair Trade program supported the production of 2.7 million tons of white corn during the 2025 spring-summer cycle, benefiting 39,478 farmers across states including Jalisco, Michoacán, and Guanajuato. Registration for the 2026 spring-summer cycle has also concluded, with a 15.4 percent increase in registered producers compared to the previous year.