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Improving Agricultural Productivity, Nutrition Security, and Climate-Smart Agriculture in Bhutan - UTF/BHU/013/BHU

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Project

Synopsis (short abstract) Agriculture is central to Bhutan's economy, but the sector faces significant challenges that limit growth and rural poverty reduction. The country's mountainous terrain and poor infrastructure isolate many communities from markets and essential services, creating persistent disparities between urban and rural areas. As such, food insecurity and malnutrition remain pressing concerns, particularly in remote regions. To address these challenges, the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) provided technical assistance to the Food Security and Agriculture Productivity Project (FSAPP), implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) across five southwestern districts of Bhutan, funded by the Royal Government of Bhutan and financed through the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP). Through collaboration with key partners, the project built capacity among researchers, agriculture extension officers, and farmers while developing critical infrastructure. Key activities focused on strengthening farmer groups, enhancing agricultural productivity, improving market access, and promoting nutrition through behaviour change communication and school feeding programmes. This comprehensive approach aimed to transform subsistence farming into commercially viable agriculture while ensuring food security and improved nutrition outcomes.

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