AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES IN MEXICO: A REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT APPROACHES AND STRATEGIES FROM A RURAL PLANNING PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

This review analyzes the relationship between agricultural technology and rural development strategies in Mexico, using an inclusive and territorially differentiated planning approach. Through a narrative review with evaluative elements, it examines structural, institutional, and cultural barriers that limit technology adoption by small-scale producers. It identifies deficiencies in the coordination between research centers, public policies, and local actors, as well as the predominance of top-down transfer models. The analysis proposes strengthening territorial innovation systems that integrate participatory co-innovation, cultural relevance, and community-based research. It also proposes differentiating strategies according to the type of agriculture (peasant, corporate, and export) to allocate resources with distributive justice, equity, and efficiency. The study concludes that innovation in rural areas is a technical, social, and political process that requires a profound redesign to contribute to equity, sustainability, and territorial justice