Prime Minister S.Batbold today left for Selenge and Tuv aimags to study the harvests there.

He is accompanied by Food, Agriculture and Light Industry Minister T.Badamjunai, Social Welfare and Labor Minister T.Gandi, and Deputy Finance Minister Ch.Gankhuyag, as well as members of the media.

Harvesting began on August 25 because weather forecasters predicted a cold and snowy September. Farmers also face stiff competition from cheap imported vegetables and wheat, so they are hoping the Prime Minister’s visit will yield good results.