“2,125 Farmers Receive Certified Bean Seeds for Planting – Boosting Quintana Roo’s Agriculture!”

More than 2,125 producers across Othón P. Blanco, Bacalar, Felipe Carrillo Puerto, José María Morelos, Tulum, Puerto Morelos, and Lázaro Cárdenas have started receiving certified San Blas black bean seeds. These seeds are intended for the autumn-winter planting season as part of the Self-Consumption Production Support Program. This initiative is aimed at improving Quintana Roo's agricultural economy.

The Governor of Quintana Roo, Mara Lezama Espinosa, and the Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER), Víctor Manuel Villalobos Arámbula, led a ceremony at the experimental field of the National Institute of Forestry, Agricultural and Livestock Research (INIFAP). They delivered 50 tons of certified seeds.

For the autumn-winter cycle, 50 tons of San Blas black bean seeds are being distributed. This benefits a total of 2,125 producers in Quintana Roo's countryside. Each producer, who owns between 1 to 5 hectares, receives an average of 7 to 35 kilos of seeds.

The Governor explained that this is a result of the bean seed multiplication program initiated in 2023. The program also covers soybeans, sugarcane, and tropical fruits. Supported by SADER and INIFAP, the program received an investment of over 14 million pesos. The state government allocated approximately 2 million for the supply of the seeds distributed today. This contributes to a state fund of 10 million for the self-consumption production support program.

Governor Lezama emphasized that this initiative is possible due to the government's commitment to combating corruption and implementing progressive policies. The government's New Deal for the Welfare and Development of Quintana Roo aims to strengthen the countryside, reduce inequality, and ensure shared prosperity across all sectors.

Farmers in Quintana Roo expressed gratitude for the support, which not only boosts their production but also contributes to development and social well-being in rural southern areas of the state.

Secretary Villalobos Arámbula highlighted that these certified seeds increase yields of a staple food in the population's diet. This contributes to food self-sufficiency in basic grains such as corn, beans, rice, and wheat.