The Secretariat of Agricultural Development (Sedea) in Querétaro is considering reintroducing the program for delivering water in tankers to producers, as a measure against the advance of drought in the region. The head of the department, Rosendo Anaya, detailed that these supports would consist of the distribution of water and supplements, especially sugar, after conducting a demand study.
Anaya mentioned that they are prepared to respond to direct requests from producers, with the aim of reducing the impact on small producers. The department has already begun maintenance work on watering points and dams in anticipation of the rainy season, which is expected to start in mid-May.
Regarding the water supply, Anaya stated that currently no municipality is identified as lacking water in the troughs and bodies of water intended for livestock, but they are ready to provide support if needed. Last year, Sedea and the State Water Commission distributed around 3,000 tankers of water across the 18 municipalities of the entity.
According to data from the National Water Commission, 69.6% of the Querétaro territory is affected by drought, which represents an increase of 18.7% compared to the end of last year. Despite this situation, Anaya believes that the current state is not as critical as the previous year.
Currently, Sedea has two emergency programs underway: one to supply human consumption corn to temporary producers and another to provide fodder to small livestock producers. Additionally, specific programs for beekeepers are being considered, considering the possible lack of flowering due to the drought.
