agri Gk Flashcards
What was the purpose of the 2nd phase of the Million Fruit Tree Plantation?
To enhance food and nutrition security, generate household income, and create employment opportunities.
How many irrigation schemes were implemented under the Water Flagship Program in FY 2022-23?
35 irrigation schemes spanning 164 km, covering an area of 6785 acres, benefiting 3455 households.
What role did Desuung National Services play in the irrigation schemes?
They constructed 8 out of the 35 irrigation schemes.
What did the 25th Variety Release Committee and 9th National Seed Board approve?
The release of 28 crop varieties based on yield performance, pest resistance, and growers’ preferences.
What technologies were released during the 6th Technology Release Committee?
Bentonite clay water harvesting pond, Smart irrigation systems, Mulch laying attached to a tractor, and Walipini (sunken greenhouse).
Which new crop varieties were released by the department?
Three turmeric, two ginger, one black pepper, and two betel leaf varieties were released based on high productivity and market potential.
What research was initiated to enhance mushroom production?
Research on alternative mushroom substrates, domestication of medicinal mushrooms like Hericium, and evaluation of Shitake and Pholiota microspora mushrooms.
How many acres were added under certified organic production in the reporting period?
111.77 acres, operated by 25 households.
What is the total registered area under organic management in Bhutan?
14,099.54 acres, including farmers, farmer groups, youth groups, commercial farms, and institutional land.
How many organic products were certified during the reporting period?
Eight new products were certified, bringing the total to 65 certified organic products.
How many farm machines were tested and certified by AMTC and BSB?
Eleven farm machines were tested and certified.
What technologies did AMTC research in the reporting period?
IoT-based animal repellent, automation in greenhouse systems, and vertical hydroponic systems.
What research did the NPPC conduct regarding pest control?
Research on Fall Armyworm (FAW) control using low-toxicity insecticides, sex pheromones, and FAW-resistant crop varieties.
How many metric tons of seeds did the National Seed Centre supply?
The NSC supplied 474.73 metric tons of seeds worth Nu. 62 million.
What was the gross revenue of the National Seed Centre for the reporting year?
Nu. 233.50 million, from the sale of seeds, seedlings, and chemical fertilizers.
How much land was brought under sustainable land management interventions by NSSC?
1060 acres of land were brought under sustainable land management.
How much fallow land was developed and brought under cultivation?
90.45 acres of fallow land were developed and brought under crop cultivation.
What soil mapping technology was used by the NSSC?
Random forest modeling was used to generate a soil map with a resolution of 250 meters.
How many distinct soil classes were identified in Bhutan through the soil mapping?
Seven distinct soil classes were identified: Dystric Cambisols, Anthraquic Cambisols, Eutric Cambisols, Skeletic Cambisols, Haplic Acrisols, Haplic Alisols, and Haplic Lixisols.
What major publications and policies were brought out during the reporting period?
The Food and Nutrition Security Policy of Bhutan 2023, Cost of Production 2023, and several journal papers in high-impact international journals.
What journal did the Department of Agriculture launch?
The sixth volume of the Bhutanese Journal of Agriculture (BJA).
What is the role of the National Plant Protection Centre (NPPC)?
NPPC is the national referral and coordinating authority for plant protection services, responsible for developing and disseminating integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.
What are the seven technical units of NPPC?
Entomology, Pathology, Weeds, Vertebrate Pest Management, Surveillance, National Organic Flagship Program, and Plant Protection Products Program.
What progress did the Pathology Program make in 2021-2022?
The Pathology Program made progress with native Trichoderma isolates, showing equal effectiveness in suppressing P. capsici infection on chili. Field trials are underway.
What field management strategies did the Entomology Program devise?
The Entomology Program developed strategies against the fall armyworm (FAW) and is testing FAW-tolerant maize varieties sourced from CIMMYT for the next season.
What bio-weedicide was sourced by the Weeds Program?
A plant-based ready-to-use bio-weedicide from India was sourced and showed positive results in controlling weeds. Further trials are planned to confirm its effectiveness.
What study did the Surveillance Program conduct on wheat varieties?
The program studied rust incidence on local and improved wheat varieties, finding some tolerance in the improved variety.
What application did the Surveillance Program develop?
The Plant Protection Product Information Management System (PPIMS) was developed to streamline the plant protection product information and supply system in Bhutan.
What pest management tool did the Vertebrate Pest Management Program establish?
The program established the Portable Electric Fence (PEF) and is testing bio-acoustic/ultrasonic pest repellent devices against primates.
What biocontrol agents were tested by the National Organic Flagship Program?
The program tested neem and artemisia extracts, which showed promise in managing pests in cole crops, while imported products provided sub-optimal control.
How much plant protection product did the Plant Protection Product Program procure and supply?
The program procured 539.78 MT of plant protection products and supplied 533.68 MT to the Dzongkhags during the 2021-2022 season.
