Women farmers in Oaxaca, Guerrero report catastrophic drought
Two farming associations called on state and federal authorities to declare a climate emergency in drought-affected areas of Oaxaca and Guerrero and establish programs aimed at guaranteeing food sovereignty and supporting female farmers. The post Women farmers in Oaxaca, Guerrero report catastrophic drought appeared first on Mexico News Daily
Drought conditions have severely impacted corn crops in Oaxaca and Guerrero, with two associations of women farmers reporting up to 100% loss of agricultural production. The National Water Commission's drought monitor shows large parts of the states are "abnormally dry" or experiencing "moderate drought." However, the women farmers' associations describe the situation as "severe," likening the drought's impact to that of a hurricane.
They emphasized the dire consequences of the drought on their livelihoods, food sovereignty, and economic well-being. The associations have called on authorities to declare a climate emergency and establish programs to guarantee food sovereignty and support female farmers, many of whom rely on corn production for their families.
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