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.

Published Date:2026-04-09