The Mongolian Milk Farmers Union called a demonstration in peaceful manner at Sukhbaatar Square at 10.00 am today, June 10th.

Over 500 demonstrators representing 5000 farmers were expected to attend the demonstration.

The Mongolian Milk farmers Union claim that milk producers give them less than market price for their milk supply. They demand that the Government give support to milk farmers to increase domestic diary production and halt the import of powdered milk. They also call citizens to use national dairy products instead of powdered milk.

It is estimated that almost 80 percent of dairy products sold in Ulaanbaatar City are made from powdered milk and only 20 percent is made from locally produced dairy and cow’s milk.
 
According to the Ministry of Health guide, there should be 430g milk per capita in Mongolia. But currently there is only 100 g of milk per capita in Ulaanbaatar City. Therefore the Mongolian Milk Farmers union has called for the demonstration.