With 200 companies and a 23 % increment in visitors , the fourth edition of GreenTech Americas last workweek drew care in Queretaro , Mexico - and we have the pictures to establish it . Many exhibitors and visitor were ingrain by the high energy level and the developments in the Mexican industry .
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Mexican marketNinety - five percent of vegetable economic consumption in the United States relies on signification from Mexico , while only 5 % is raise domestically . Major Mexican company , such as Native Suit and Finka , attract investors from the United States .
However , the sector still grapples with issue such as viruses and pathetic sustenance , resulting in underperforming nursery . This is one of the reason why knowledge development is a focus of many party present at the show . The authorities cooperate with Dutch company and local university to educate people .
Substrates aid waterMexico face serious challenge regarding water quality , severe drought , and depletion of water sources . The water levels have significantly drop , leading to increasing problems , specially in cities like Mexico City where major issues are expect this summertime . This is one of the reasons why over the years , the use of substrates has grow in the Mexican industry . Currently Mexico act as a significant role in the Romance American substratum market place , accounting for 50 % of its plowshare .
Workers housingAnother issue arises with housing for workers who get along from afar , something that only became more pressing due to the upscaling of the average nursery size . These workers often postulate to stay near the companies during the week , but available accommodation is currently often inadequate . to boot , employees at prominent companies receive long mold time of day , leading to category problems and an increase in fleshiness due to the want of healthy meals . It ’s a spot the industry needs to answer to .
Mexican companies are awaiting the elections in the United States , as their event could affect monetary value . In the event of Trump ’s re - election , price could rise , which could specially harm modest local businesses . Fluctuations in the Chilean peso already have a significant impact on the food market , as workers paid in dollars need to exchange money , result in nearly a 20 % departure of their income .
All in all , there is enough to learn , discuss , see , and eat , and it ’s understandable why , in only 4 editions , and despite a challenging first in the heart of the pandemic , GreenTech Americas grew out to be an important proficient upshot for the American greenhouse industry . Slightly inconvenient , the show this class took position in the same week as the Indoor AgCon , another important upshot for the North American horticultural industry , but we ’re felicitous to share next age the events do not step in .
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