The impact of agricultural policy in Mexico 1910-2012 and the effect of high food
- Autores: Julieta Sánchez, María Moreno
- Localización: Ecorfan Journal, ISSN-e 2007-1582, Vol. 4, Nº. 9, 2013, págs. 947-966
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
This paper presents an evaluation of the Mexican agricultural sector at different stages, marked by certain structural reforms such as the stabilization and liberalization, and not for the real needs of the sector. So, this has turned Mexico into a net importer of food unable to meet domestic demand, to develop markets, to increase productivity and as a consequence has generated low income levels for most producers. Hence, Mexico has a high dependence on food imports from abroad and it has adversely affected the Mexican economy and has influenced the highest food prices in the international market since 2008, compared to those 30 years ago. This has increased the vulnerability of Net Food Importing Countries (NFIC´s) as Mexico. It is also important to note that Mexico at present has no programs grains storage and better policies for productive development. It is therefore necessary to implement medium and long term government policies to promote food sovereignty and raise the character of national security.
