Role of science in agricultural development discussed
The current state of agriculture, a pillar sector of the Mongolian economy, and science-based development of the sector was discussed at a consultative meeting.
The current state of agriculture, a pillar sector of the Mongolian economy, and science-based development of the sector was discussed at a consultative meeting themed ‘Agricultural Science, Technology and Innovation. 53.9 percent of the total workforce of Mongolia works in agricultural sector, which produces 31.2 percent of the Gross Domestic Product. Agricultural scientists in Mongolia has produced 96 sorts of seed, 14 of potatoes, 39 of vegetables and 16 sorts of fruit newly in recent years. As for animal husbandry, one breed of horse, three breeds of cattle and camel, 22 breeds of sheep and four breeds of goat have been newly introduced by the scientists, who also invented 64 types of domestic animal vaccines and 72 types of drugs. Despite the figures, raw materials dominate Mongolia’s export with semi-processed products making up only 13.8 percent and high technology products 1.63 percent. The meeting emphasized the aforementioned matters, the need to learn from other countries’ experience in successfully applying scientific inventions in agricultural production and introduce advanced technologies.
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