Corn Cultivation in Mexico
Corn cultivation in Mexico is primarily divided into two categories: conventional corn and forage corn (teosinte).
Details are as follows:
Traditional Corn Cultivation
Traditional corn cultivation in Mexico has a long history. Each Mexican consumes an average of 346 kilograms of corn annually, primarily for staple foods like tortillas and tacos. In 2022, Mexico's corn consumption reached 45 million tons, 60% of which was domestically produced, with the remainder imported. In recent years, the government has implemented measures such as increasing export taxes to limit corn loss and reduce reliance on genetically modified corn from the United States.
Forage Corn Cultivation
Teosinte (teosinte) is a high-yielding forage grass that has been promoted in Mexico in recent years. It is heat-resistant, fertilizer-tolerant, and lodging-resistant, with a yield of up to 10,000 kilograms per mu. Cultivation techniques are as follows:
Sowing: Sow in a temperature range of 18-25°C and keep the soil moist.
Management: Irrigate and fertilize regularly during the growing season, and supplement with fertilizer after each mowing. Utilization: The stems and leaves can be silaged or made into hay, which is used as feed for cattle, sheep, fish, and other animals.
Policy and Trade
In December 2024, the Mexican president announced a ban on genetically modified corn cultivation to protect local agriculture and reduce dependence on American genetically modified corn. This policy is closely related to the US-Mexico trade dispute, with its core focus on maintaining food sovereignty and reducing dependence on imports.
Plant regulators suitable for corn cultivation include Triacontanol, Thidiazuron (TDZ), Brassinolide (BRs), Indole-3-Butyric Acid (IBA), Ethephon, Chlormequat Chloride (CCC), Gibberellic Acid (GA3), Sodium Nitrophenolates (Atonik), etc. For inquiries, please contact admin@agriplantgrowth.com
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Details are as follows:
Traditional Corn Cultivation
Traditional corn cultivation in Mexico has a long history. Each Mexican consumes an average of 346 kilograms of corn annually, primarily for staple foods like tortillas and tacos. In 2022, Mexico's corn consumption reached 45 million tons, 60% of which was domestically produced, with the remainder imported. In recent years, the government has implemented measures such as increasing export taxes to limit corn loss and reduce reliance on genetically modified corn from the United States.
Forage Corn Cultivation
Teosinte (teosinte) is a high-yielding forage grass that has been promoted in Mexico in recent years. It is heat-resistant, fertilizer-tolerant, and lodging-resistant, with a yield of up to 10,000 kilograms per mu. Cultivation techniques are as follows:
Sowing: Sow in a temperature range of 18-25°C and keep the soil moist.
Management: Irrigate and fertilize regularly during the growing season, and supplement with fertilizer after each mowing. Utilization: The stems and leaves can be silaged or made into hay, which is used as feed for cattle, sheep, fish, and other animals.
Policy and Trade
In December 2024, the Mexican president announced a ban on genetically modified corn cultivation to protect local agriculture and reduce dependence on American genetically modified corn. This policy is closely related to the US-Mexico trade dispute, with its core focus on maintaining food sovereignty and reducing dependence on imports.
Plant regulators suitable for corn cultivation include Triacontanol, Thidiazuron (TDZ), Brassinolide (BRs), Indole-3-Butyric Acid (IBA), Ethephon, Chlormequat Chloride (CCC), Gibberellic Acid (GA3), Sodium Nitrophenolates (Atonik), etc. For inquiries, please contact admin@agriplantgrowth.com
https://www.agriplantgrowth.com/
