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What was the purpose of the 2nd phase of the Million Fruit Tree Plantation?

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To enhance food and nutrition security, generate household income, and create employment opportunities.

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How many irrigation schemes were implemented under the Water Flagship Program in FY 2022-23?

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35 irrigation schemes spanning 164 km, covering an area of 6785 acres, benefiting 3455 households.

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What role did Desuung National Services play in the irrigation schemes?

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They constructed 8 out of the 35 irrigation schemes.

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What did the 25th Variety Release Committee and 9th National Seed Board approve?

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The release of 28 crop varieties based on yield performance, pest resistance, and growers’ preferences.

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What technologies were released during the 6th Technology Release Committee?

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Bentonite clay water harvesting pond, Smart irrigation systems, Mulch laying attached to a tractor, and Walipini (sunken greenhouse).

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Which new crop varieties were released by the department?

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Three turmeric, two ginger, one black pepper, and two betel leaf varieties were released based on high productivity and market potential.

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What research was initiated to enhance mushroom production?

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Research on alternative mushroom substrates, domestication of medicinal mushrooms like Hericium, and evaluation of Shitake and Pholiota microspora mushrooms.

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How many acres were added under certified organic production in the reporting period?

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111.77 acres, operated by 25 households.

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What is the total registered area under organic management in Bhutan?

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14,099.54 acres, including farmers, farmer groups, youth groups, commercial farms, and institutional land.

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How many organic products were certified during the reporting period?

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Eight new products were certified, bringing the total to 65 certified organic products.

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How many farm machines were tested and certified by AMTC and BSB?

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Eleven farm machines were tested and certified.

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What technologies did AMTC research in the reporting period?

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IoT-based animal repellent, automation in greenhouse systems, and vertical hydroponic systems.

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What research did the NPPC conduct regarding pest control?

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Research on Fall Armyworm (FAW) control using low-toxicity insecticides, sex pheromones, and FAW-resistant crop varieties.

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How many metric tons of seeds did the National Seed Centre supply?

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The NSC supplied 474.73 metric tons of seeds worth Nu. 62 million.

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What was the gross revenue of the National Seed Centre for the reporting year?

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Nu. 233.50 million, from the sale of seeds, seedlings, and chemical fertilizers.

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How much land was brought under sustainable land management interventions by NSSC?

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1060 acres of land were brought under sustainable land management.

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How much fallow land was developed and brought under cultivation?

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90.45 acres of fallow land were developed and brought under crop cultivation.

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What soil mapping technology was used by the NSSC?

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Random forest modeling was used to generate a soil map with a resolution of 250 meters.

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How many distinct soil classes were identified in Bhutan through the soil mapping?

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Seven distinct soil classes were identified: Dystric Cambisols, Anthraquic Cambisols, Eutric Cambisols, Skeletic Cambisols, Haplic Acrisols, Haplic Alisols, and Haplic Lixisols.

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What major publications and policies were brought out during the reporting period?

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The Food and Nutrition Security Policy of Bhutan 2023, Cost of Production 2023, and several journal papers in high-impact international journals.

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What journal did the Department of Agriculture launch?

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The sixth volume of the Bhutanese Journal of Agriculture (BJA).

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What is the role of the National Plant Protection Centre (NPPC)?

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NPPC is the national referral and coordinating authority for plant protection services, responsible for developing and disseminating integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.

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What are the seven technical units of NPPC?

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Entomology, Pathology, Weeds, Vertebrate Pest Management, Surveillance, National Organic Flagship Program, and Plant Protection Products Program.

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What progress did the Pathology Program make in 2021-2022?

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The Pathology Program made progress with native Trichoderma isolates, showing equal effectiveness in suppressing P. capsici infection on chili. Field trials are underway.

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What field management strategies did the Entomology Program devise?

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The Entomology Program developed strategies against the fall armyworm (FAW) and is testing FAW-tolerant maize varieties sourced from CIMMYT for the next season.

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What bio-weedicide was sourced by the Weeds Program?

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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.

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What study did the Surveillance Program conduct on wheat varieties?

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The program studied rust incidence on local and improved wheat varieties, finding some tolerance in the improved variety.

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What application did the Surveillance Program develop?

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The Plant Protection Product Information Management System (PPIMS) was developed to streamline the plant protection product information and supply system in Bhutan.

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What pest management tool did the Vertebrate Pest Management Program establish?

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The program established the Portable Electric Fence (PEF) and is testing bio-acoustic/ultrasonic pest repellent devices against primates.

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What biocontrol agents were tested by the National Organic Flagship Program?

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The program tested neem and artemisia extracts, which showed promise in managing pests in cole crops, while imported products provided sub-optimal control.

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How much plant protection product did the Plant Protection Product Program procure and supply?

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The program procured 539.78 MT of plant protection products and supplied 533.68 MT to the Dzongkhags during the 2021-2022 season.

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