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ProjectImproving Rice Productivity in Bhutan to Enhance Rice Self-Sufficiency - TCP/BHU/3602 2020
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No results found.In Bhutan, mountainous terrain limits agricultural land to just over three percent of the country, of which paddy cultivated area comprises 23 000 hectares, and is farmed by 28 000 households. There are three distinct rice ecosystems in the country, which are defined by three altitudes: low, mid and high. Rice yield is dependent on altitude, with the highest yields being produced in the high-altitude areas. However, as the altitude grows steeper, the terrain gets rougher; and most paddy fields are on narrowly terraced slopes. This limits farm mechanization, and the construction of irrigation infrastructures is costly. There is potential for increasing yield in low altitudes, with a more stable irrigation system and drought-tolerant rainfed rice varieties. Against this background, the project aimed to support development in the different agro-ecological zones (AEZs), to contribute to the Government's goal of achieving a higher level of rice self-sufficiency, through increased rice productivity and production. -
ProjectInnovative 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 2024
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No results found.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. -
ProjectBuilding Climate Resilient Water Resources in Bhutan (BCRWR) - TCP/BHU/3803 2024
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No results found.The Government of Bhutan is focusing on developing carbon-neutral and climate-resilient water resources to combat water shortages and drying springs. To ensure access to safe drinking water, adequate irrigation, and resilience against prolonged dry periods and increasing floods, Bhutan has set several priorities. Notably, these include adopting a landscape-based approach to water management to sustain ecological functions and reduce soil and forest impacts. The country emphasizes gender-sensitive, nature-based, and ecosystem-based actions as climate adaptation solutions. To support the implementation of the National Water Flagship Programme (NWFP) – aimed at addressing water security and management issues across the country – the Government of Bhutan, through the erstwhile Gross National Happiness Commission Secretariat (GNHCS), requested assistance from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in developing projects to access the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
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