Production for Wellbeing Program: Farmer Field Schools for the agroecological transition and improvement of maize yields in Mexico.
Start Date:
01/01/2019
End Date:
N/A
Description
Mexico’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reports that technical assistance and agroecological practices implemented through Field Schools achieved maize yield increases of up to 25% in 25 states during 2025. The strategy also reduced production costs and promoted seed banks, producer associations and sustainable production practices.