Agriculture, livestock, fisheries, and aquaculture promotion program in Mexico: challenges and progress toward achieving sustainable development goal 2

Abstract

This article examines Mexico's Agricultural, Livestock, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Promotion Program and its contribution to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2: Zero Hunger, a goal that has been prioritized in the National Development Plan since the administration of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The program aims to strengthen food self-sufficiency and improve producers' well-being by enhancing agricultural productivity and increasing food access for vulnerable populations. One of its fundamental premises is to support small- and medium-scale producers by promoting production diversification and providing training in sustainable agricultural practices and water resource management. However, despite some progress, the program has not been able to demonstrate a significant contribution to food sovereignty or the achievement of Zero Hunger. Among the main obstacles are limited budget allocations, frequently inadequate public policies, and the lack of comprehensive planning. The article concludes that, although the proposed initiatives have led to modest improvements, the program requires stronger.