Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar has finalized a key agreement with wheat producers and federal officials, which establishes a clear process for delivering financial incentives to local farmers.
The signing ceremony, coordinated with federal agriculture authorities and attended by State Secretary Alfredo Álvarez Cárdenas, marks the culmination of sustained dialogue between the government and the agricultural industry, as part of the policies promoted by President Claudia Sheinbaum.
“This is a firm decision by the Government of Mexico. In Baja California, we are implementing it with responsibility and a hands-on approach to ensure every producer has clear access to the process and information,” the governor said.
General Coordinator of Territorial Operations for Federal Agriculture, Martín Raúl Salgado Vázquez, and José Antonio Ramírez Gómez, Baja California’s Federal Agriculture representative, endorsed the new framework and witnessed the signing.
The new mechanism outlines rules for incentive payments, targeting producers with up to 50 hectares and a yield of up to 140 tons, based on the current guaranteed price. This structure is expected to benefit approximately 85% of the state’s registered wheat farmers.
Officials highlighted that the agreement addresses a persistent demand in Valle de Mexicali, emerging directly from negotiation tables between the state, the federal government, and producer groups.
The operational details for the incentive program—covering the Spring-Summer 2024 and Autumn-Winter 2024-2025 cycles—are set to be published within the next ten days.
Both state and federal authorities reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining open communication with producers and streamlining procedures to ensure timely access to support. They pledged continued coordinated action to strengthen Baja California’s agricultural foundation and provide certainty for the region’s vital wheat industry.
