Governmental Decree No. 724 validating Programs of the development of the pasture of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2016 – 2020.

This Governmental Decree states that national pastures are the main source of feed for cattle, livestock and horses, and provide more than 60-70 percent of their annual needs. Improving the condition of pastures has special importance in ensuring the country's food security and reducing the poverty level of the population. In order to develop stockbreeding sector a solid and reliable fodder supply shall be ensured. The scope of the Program shall be improvement of quality, yield and rational management of pastures. The Program aims to increase pasture reserves with natural vegetation using modern technology by sowing seeds of natural vegetation of pastures and increasing their productivity up to 15 - 20 quintals. This Program is designed for increase of livestock, production of meat, milk, leather and wool in all types of business entities for the purpose of provision of the population with food, and provision of industry with raw materials, creation of new jobs and improving the living standards of rural population. The final goal shall be increasing profits of all types of business entities and thus ensuring economic growth of the country.