Rapid growth of vegetable greenhouse industry in Mexico

The vegetable greenhouse industry in Mexico is growing rapidly; from 50 hectares in 1991, to 350 in 1997, to 1000 in 2001. It is estimated that by the end of 2006 there were about 3500 hectares in operation. Rapid growth will continue as open field producers face new challenges and demand from North America for greenhouse grown produce increases. Although still with severe problems in different areas, know how, knowledge and the economics of the industry are allowing for better built and better managed projects, resulting in higher quality products.
Technology is and will remain diverse, subject to environmental, financial, social, and market needs. Dutch, Israeli, Spanish, French, Canadian, and Mexican suppliers are aggressively promoting the industry and several State governments are now considering this mode of production as a key factor to induce agricultural change and technological innovation