Mexico Senate Agriculture Commission approves 2026–2027 work program

The Senate's Agriculture Commission, led by Senator Olga Sosa Ruíz, has approved its 2026–2027 Annual Work Program and an activity report. The commission's legislative agenda aims to foster a productive, sustainable, and competitive agricultural sector in Mexico.

Key priorities include food security, efficient water use, technological innovation, and improving the livelihoods of rural communities. The program also emphasizes the participation of women and youth in rural areas, as well as generational renewal within the sector. Additionally, the commission approved a report related to the preservation of native corn, a topic highlighted for its productive and environmental importance.