Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia showcases its plans to support nomadic herders
Society
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The global livestock sector set out priorities that will help optimize livestock’s social, economic and health benefits while balancing its environmental impact at this year’s annual Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock (GASL) meeting on June 11-15.
As the host country of the 8th meeting of the multi-stakeholder partnership, Mongolia used the event to showcase its plans for new laws, regulations and policies to support its nomadic herders as part of a drive to make its livestock sector more sustainable and prepared for export opportunities.
As the host country of the 8th meeting of the multi-stakeholder partnership, Mongolia used the event to showcase its plans for new laws, regulations and policies to support its nomadic herders as part of a drive to make its livestock sector more sustainable and prepared for export opportunities.
The government is targeting a 495 percent increase in the amount of beef processed in formal markets between 2015 to 2020 from 16,800 tonnes in 2015 to 100,000 tonnes. It is also aiming for agriculture to contribute 20 percent of the country’s GDP by 2025.
Among the initiatives presented at the meeting was a draft rangeland protection law to help herders reverse the effects of overgrazing from the country’s 66 million animals.
Government officials also highlighted efforts to improve animal health services and environmental practices to boost productivity and ensure its meat, milk and cashmere meet international standards.
Among the initiatives presented at the meeting was a draft rangeland protection law to help herders reverse the effects of overgrazing from the country’s 66 million animals.
Government officials also highlighted efforts to improve animal health services and environmental practices to boost productivity and ensure its meat, milk and cashmere meet international standards.
For Mongolia, working with people from other countries, such as at the GASL meeting, helps us to grow our exports,” Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh said.
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