Innovative Evidence-Based Solutions and Investments in Agrifood Systems Transformation and Rural Development in Bhutan in the Context of Hand-in-Hand Initiative - TCP/BHU/3805

dc.coverage.spatial Bhutan
dc.date.issued 2024
dc.date.lastModified 2024-11-14T13:37:19Z
dc.description.abstract Bhutan’s agrifood systems face multifaceted challenges given the country’s mountainous terrain and rugged topographic features. Less than 20 percent of arable land in Bhutan is irrigated and almost 30 percent of arable land is currently left fallow. Yields for almost all crops and livestock produce remain below regional averages and production for most crops has remained stable over the last two decades for such reasons as small landholdings, issues with inputs, little innovation or investment in research and development, low adoption of technology and growing environmental stress. Shifts in farm labour demographics (youth migration from rural to urban areas for employment and education) coupled with an ineffective extension service have further impacted on production, distribution and income generation from food products. Farming has also become more vulnerable as a result of climate change. Post-harvest loss remains high and agriprocessing infrastructure inadequate, while markets and standards continue to be weak. The prevalence of food insecurity and malnutrition is relatively high. Diets, particularly in remote areas, remain poor.
dc.format.numberofpages 7
dc.language.iso English
dc.publisher FAO ;
dc.rights.copyright FAO
dc.title Innovative Evidence-Based Solutions and Investments in Agrifood Systems Transformation and Rural Development in Bhutan in the Context of Hand-in-Hand Initiative - TCP/BHU/3805
dc.type Project
fao.altmetricbadge No
fao.identifier.jobnumber CD3220EN
fao.placeofpublication Rome, Italy ;
fao.projectsymbol TCP/BHU/3805
fao.projecttitle Innovative Evidence-Based Solutions and Investments in Agrifood Systems Transformation and Rural Development in Bhutan in the Context of Hand-in-Hand Initiative
fao.sdgs 01. End poverty in all its forms everywhere
fao.sdgs 02. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
fao.subject.agrovoc agrifood sector en
fao.subject.agrovoc agrifood systems en
fao.subject.agrovoc integrated rural development en
fao.subject.agrovoc rural development en
fao.subject.agrovoc rural development strategies en
fao.visibilitytype PUBLIC PROMOTION
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