The Mexican federal government affirmed that it grants authorizations for the use of glyphosate, a crop herbicide. At a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting held last August in Geneva, the US delegate expressed continued concern about the quantitative restrictions Mexico has implemented on glyphosate. Use of glyphosate
Global cereal production will grow by 2% year-on-year in 2025, according to projections by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The FAO anticipates that global cereal production will reach a historic high in 2025. The projected figure is 2.911 billion tons, more than 2% higher than in 2024.
A report by the World Trade Organization (WTO) described trends in global fertilizer markets. Global fertilizer trade supports food security. It ensures agricultural productivity and food supply. Historically, it has grown with the expansion of agriculture and globalization. However, it faces fluctuations due to energy prices, geopolitical tensions,
Chronic hunger in the world is most prevalent in Africa and Asia, according to a report by the World Trade Organization (WTO). The WTO describes chronic hunger as a prolonged situation. People are unable to consistently access sufficient and nutritious food. This limits their health, productivity, and economic
The tomato industry in the United States generates annual revenues of around $6 billion. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the tomato industry produces about 16 million tons per year. California dominates processing. Meanwhile, Florida and California account for two-thirds of fresh tomatoes. In addition, almost
Nearly 3,000 military personnel received customs training in Mexico, according to information from the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena). In 2024, the Mexican government expanded Sedena’s control to include the management of 17 airports and 12 customs checkpoints, under the newly created Olmeca-Maya-Mexica Airport and Port Group (GAFSACOMM).