THE Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) said Sunday that it would help dairy farmers in northern China who have resorted to throwing out milk and killing their cows through lack of sales avenues.

    The MOA encourages dairy firms to increase purchasing, starts dairy production monitoring on a weekly basis, and strengthens policy support for the dairy industry, it said.

    The MOA said it had talked to major dairy firms including Yili Industrial and Mengniu Dairy, and urged them to purchase more milk, stabilize prices and safeguard interest of dairy farmers.

    It will also work together with other central government departments including the Ministry of Finance to map out more supportive policies to help dairy farmers to overcome their plight.(Xinhua)