Ulaanbaatar,
April 9, 2026 /MONTSAME/. At
its meeting on April 8, 2026, the Cabinet adopted a series of measures
to be implemented in the agriculture sector. Minister
of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry Iderbat Tsagaankhuu emphasized that
the government will place special focus on ensuring the normal operation of the
crop farming sector and supporting its sustainable development.
The
government has issued a resolution and official directives with a comprehensive
scope aimed at improving and increasing the supply of vegetables. Within this
framework, several major decisions have been made in the crop farming sector.
In particular, governors of the capital and aimag have been tasked with
accelerating land management reforms and ensuring that vegetable growers fully
exercise the rights stipulated under Mongolia’s land law.
“In
response to current conditions, MNT 1 billion in financing has been approved to
improve the availability and quality of vegetables. This funding will be used
to purchase seeds for four types of vegetables, which will be provided to
farmers at discounted prices and on credit terms. Although the allocation is
valued at MNT 1 billion in seeds, once planted and harvested, it is expected to
yield up to 19,000 tonnes of vegetables.
The
government has also decided to place special emphasis on both summer and winter
greenhouse farming. For summer greenhouses, MNT 2.1 billion will be allocated
for procurement, and citizens engaged in this activity will be offered
long-term, interest-free loans. For winter greenhouses, where heating is the
main challenge and relies on electricity, electricity tariff discounts will be
provided, amounting to over MNT 400 million in support,” the minister said.
The
Cabinet also decided to supply 10,000 tons of fuel required for spring planting
at discounted prices. The sector will internally manage related financial
constraints, while approximately MNT 16 billion from the 2026 budget package
will be allocated to ensure normal spring planting operations. Minister
Iderbat noted that as spring planting begins in May and harvesting takes place
in autumn, preparations for machinery and materials required for autumn harvesting
will be ensured in advance in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry and
Mineral Resources.
The minister also noted recommendations have been issued to the Bank of Mongolia to urgently
make available MNT 130 billion in loan financing. “Businesses have reported
difficulties accessing loans from commercial banks due to a lack of available
funding. This issue was also raised during a meeting in Darkhan. Therefore,
recommendations have been given to the Governor of the Bank of Mongolia to
apply flexible conditions to enterprises facing financial difficulties due to
drought and other force majeure factors,” he said.
In
addition, the government will focus on expanding agricultural exports and
better utilizing opportunities under trade agreements Mongolia has signed with
five countries in the Eurasian region.
