Minister Burmaa Meets Agronomists and Farmers to Discuss Harvesting Issues

By Ch.KHALIUN

On Monday, Minister of Food and Agriculture R.Burmaa received agronomists and farmers from Tuv, Selenge and Bulgan provinces, the major agricultural centers of Mongolia.

Two weeks ago representatives from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture visited the agricultural regions to meet with the heads of their food and agriculture organizations to exchange views on the general conditions of summer, harvesting, and crops.

The industry representatives told the ministry that approximately 280,000 tons of wheat will be harvested from 60 to 65 percent of all crop fields.

The sides shared views on crop conditions, preparedness for harvesting, and the choice of technology for harvesting in accordance with drought conditions. The Minister decided to work on a recommendation for harvest technology and present it to farmers.

In regards to the current conditions, the agronomists asked the Minister to postpone loan repayment for the Crop Promotion Fund for a year, focus on sales, and ensure preparedness of the necessary techniques and technology for the autumn harvest.

Minister Burmaa said, "The crop commission and authorities of the...