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GreenTech Americas 2026 drives sustainable horticulture growth

GreenTech Americas, in its sixth edition, is expecting 5,800 horticulture professionals and 230 exhibitors in Mexico. The unique event spotlights the controlled environment production of high value crops in Latin America, attracting growers, suppliers, investors and other industry experts from across Americas. The three-day program explores innovations, trends, and solutions that drive sustainable and efficient production.

Protected agriculture in Mexico now spans more than 51,850 hectares, producing 1.38 million tonnes of crops valued at USD 3.5 billion. The northeast region alone grew to 6,114 hectares in 2023, adding more than 2,100 hectares year-on-year. In 2024, Mexico exported fruits and vegetables worth USD 20.25 billion, including tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and lettuce, many grown under protected systems. 

 

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Minister Heath MacDonald launches consultations on agricultural policy framework

Video: Minister Heath MacDonald launches consultations on agricultural policy framework


Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald speaks with reporters in Ottawa following the launch of public consultations on the government’s next agricultural policy framework.

Also speaking are Sophie Chatel (parliamentary secretary to the agriculture minister), Yasir Naqvi (MP for Ottawa Centre), Kerry-Leigh Burchill (director general of the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum), and Keith Currie (president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture).