13th May 2025, Thimphu: The National Centre for Organic Agriculture (NCOA), Yusipang, conducted an advocacy and awareness program for a day on organic agriculture to …….
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Read moreThe national launching of the De-Suung National Service: Million Fruit Tree Plantation in twenty Dzongkhags was held at Yusipang Chiwog of Chang Gewog, Thimphu Dzongkhag. …….
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Read moreBhutan is one of the 13 member countries for the Asian Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative Project on ‘Vegetable Variety Development in Asia Region’. It …….
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Read moreAbstract: Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is an indispensable commodity, mainly cultivated by high- altitude mountain households, that sustains and supports the livelihood of an overwhelming 51% …….
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Read moreRMS (Resilient Mountain Solution) Stakeholders’ Meeting is being held from 11th to 12th January at Ro Chog Pel, Thimphu. RMS is a new initiative under the …….
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Read moreHow can we use Plastic Houses during winter season in high altitude areas?
Green houses or plastic houses are simple Protected Agriculture Technology. They are climate proof and can be used to grow some hardy crops during the off season. In high altitude areas most of the plastic houses are kept empty from November to February. These are very expensive structure and its use should be maximized.
Growing leafy greens during winter months is one option.
