Mongolia Proposes Regional Cooperation on Water-Saving Agriculture
Mongolia has proposed regional cooperation on water-saving agriculture and plans to develop a five-year initiative to improve pasture water supplies and combat land degradation.
Mongolia has proposed closer cooperation with Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states on water-saving agriculture to address water scarcity, pastureland degradation and food production challenges.
Speaking at a roundtable on modern agricultural development in Yangling, China, on October 25, State Secretary of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Jambaltseren Tumur-Uya outlined Mongolia’s priorities for conserving water and improving agricultural productivity.
He noted that around 76 percent of Mongolia’s territory consists of arid and semi-arid areas, while only 45 to 50 percent of the country’s 112 million hectares of pastureland has access to water. Uneven water availability contributes to livestock concentration, overgrazing and land degradation.
The state secretary proposed sharing water-saving technologies, launching joint pilot projects, training specialists and herders, and attracting investment to expand successful initiatives.
Meanwhile, Mongolia is developing a five-year initiative to improve pasture water supplies through small reservoirs, ponds, spring protection and solar- and wind-powered water systems. The plan includes identifying at least 500 potential sites nationwide and establishing 20 to 30 pilot facilities across different geographical regions.
The proposals were presented during the 33rd Yangling Agricultural High-Tech Fair in Shaanxi Province, China, as Mongolia seeks practical solutions to strengthen water security and support sustainable agricultural development.
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