Which crops are grown in Mongolia’s wetter northern valleys?

In Mongolia, crop production is limited to approximately 1 percent of the country's total land area, with cultivation concentrated in the wetter northern regions, particularly within the broad lower valleys of the Orkhon and Selenge rivers.1

Due to the country's long, cold winters, farmers are restricted to a single annual harvest. The primary crops grown in these areas include:1

• Grains: These account for about three-fourths of the total cropland, consisting primarily of spring wheat, along with smaller amounts of barley and oats.1
• Vegetables and Fodder: The remaining land is used for potatoes, fodder crops, and vegetables such as cabbage and carrots.1

In most provinces, hay is also produced to provide essential winter feed for livestock.1