Global beef, mutton convention to open in Baotou

The sixth China Baotou International Beef and Mutton Industry Convention is set to open in Baotou, in North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on July 26, according to the Baotou Evening News.

Organizers said the three-day event will cover production, processing, sales and processing equipment for the beef and mutton sector.

They said that Baotou city's abundant natural resources and its complete system for processing and manufacturing have created favorable conditions for the development of organic agricultural and livestock products.

Its four major industries – vegetables, potatoes, meat and dairy ­– account for 70 percent of the agricultural and animal husbandry industry there.  Officials say the conversion rate from conventional to organic agricultural and livestock products has reached 65 percent.

By hosting the beef and mutton industry convention, Baotou city aims to develop a domestic and international economic trading platform, display products and promote cooperation and exchanges to boost regional economic development.

Over five years, the annual convention has attracted the participation of more than 3,000 exhibitors from home and abroad and more than 2,000 buyers. The accumulated  orders and sales have to date hit 30 billion yuan ($4.37 billion), organizers added.

The poster for the sixth China Baotou International Beef and Mutton Industry Convention [Photo/Baotou Evening News]