23 January, Thimphu: A seven member delegation from Kasetsart University, Thailand led by the Acting President, Dr. Chongrak Watcharinrat met with the Hon’ble Sanam Lyonpo and the Hon’ble Agriculture Secretary. Representatives from the departments and non-departments were also present.
The meeting discussed the human resource development at the University in agriculture, forestry, and livestock fields.
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Based on the findings of research conducted by National Dairy Research and Development Center (NDRDC), Yusipang, milk supplied by the farmers is of poor quality in terms of adulteration and microbial load. It is imperative that milk indented for production of products should be of high quality with low microbial load.
As a follow up action to the initial findings, a team from the NDRDC in collaboration with the Dzongkhag Livestock Sector, Sarpang conducted training on Clean Milk Production for the dairy farmers of Gelephu Om Detshen. It was conducted from 7-9 January at the RNR Centre, Gelephu.
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An awareness campaign was organised in Shumer gewog, Pemagatshel on 18 January to uplift the dairy farming through self-help group (SHG) and encourage public participation and increase group members. The campaign was also aimed at encouraging others to take up dairy group activities and the role of youth in livestock farming.
During the campaign, farmers were sensitized on the Rural Enterprise Development Corporation Limited (REDCL) loans to promote livestock farming in Dzongkhag. The importance of fodder plantation and breed improvement was further stressed.
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Training on Quarg cheese production was conducted from 10-12 January for the Dzongkhag extension staffs of 12 gewogs and two plant workers of the Louten Om Detshen (LOD) at Yoghurt plant, Sarpang. Quarg cheese is an acid coagulated fresh unripened variety of cheese with high nutritional value.
The training was aimed to develop a new dairy product for display during the Southern Foothills Festival which was held from 16-18 January.
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22 January 2020: Hon’ble Sanam Lyonpo Yeshey Penjor graced the three day 3rd Foothills Festival held from 16-18th January 2020 at Gelephu organized by the Sarpang Dzongkhag Administration. The Festival showcased and sold various Agriculture, Horticulture and Livestock Products put up by Agri-based entrepreneurs, State Own Enterprise (SOEs) and farmers from 12 Gewogs of the Dzongkhag. Dzongkhag also organized marathons, Bicycle race, traditional games and cultural programmes alongside the festival with attractive prizes.
The three day festival celebrated the foothill Culture, Economy and Landscape with primary objectives;
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