In a move aimed at bolstering national milk production and promoting food sovereignty, the Mexican government has launched its Milk Self-Sufficiency Plan in Campeche, with the southeastern state positioned as a key player in this ambitious initiative.
The plan, unveiled on April 27 by Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development Julio Berdegué Sacristán, alongside President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and state and federal authorities, marks a significant step towards increasing national milk production to meet domestic demand. Currently, Mexico imports large volumes of powdered milk, with the goal being to reach 15 billion liters annually by the end of President Sheinbaum’s current administration.
A key component of this effort is the establishment of a pasteurization plant in Champotón, Campeche, which will enable the purchase of milk at a guaranteed price of 11.50 pesos per liter. This initiative is expected to boost local production and provide a stable income for small and medium-sized producers, who represent approximately 90% of the sector.
The government’s commitment to supporting producers has been facilitated by the donation of facilities originally intended for a seafood project, courtesy of Governor Layda Sansores. This generous gesture has accelerated the construction process and reduced costs.
According to Secretary Berdegué, the plant will enable the purchase of more milk at a fair price, directly benefiting local producers and contributing to the doubling of milk production in Campeche.
The Mexican government’s Milk Self-Sufficiency Plan aims to achieve structural transformation through five key measures:
* Purchase of milk at a guaranteed price
* Expanded technical assistance
* Free fertilizers for corn and rice production
* Tailor-made credit for small producers
* Unprecedented private support for cattle genetic improvement and veterinary services
These initiatives are part of President Sheinbaum’s Commitment 67, which seeks to revitalize milk and rice production in Campeche. Both production chains are essential to guaranteeing quality, affordable, and locally produced food.
As Secretary Berdegué emphasized, “Mexico needs you. The nation’s food sovereignty depends on you,” addressing the state’s producers and reiterating the government’s commitment to supporting local development and producer well-being.
Source: Press Release
