Ministry of Agriculture and Forests

Call for applications for the Replication Project

The Replication Project is an initiative created by the Youth Network and managed and lead by the Executive Committee with the goal of having young people come together to start new cooperative projects. Please click this link for more information.

If you are a young entrepreneur willing to jump into a new initiative this may be your chance. We will select at least 8 projects – 2 per ICA region – and invest a maximum of EUR 10,000 per project. We will also assign mentors that will help with the development of the project.

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📂 Announcement DAMC

Announcement for registration of bidders for Cordyceps Auction 2020

All interested individuals holding valid license and wish to participate as buyer in cordyceps auction 2020 are hereby notified to register themselves with the Department of Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives, MoAF Thimphu.

The registration will be open from 15 May till 15 June, 2020, and registration forms can be accessed from the website www.agrimarket.gov.bt .

For registration and any clarifications, kindly contact Mr. Ram Lama at 77353577 during office hours.

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📂 Announcement DoA

Vegetable on Wheels launched in Thimphu

7 May, Thimphu: To deliver all the essential vegetables and fruits at a doorstep, Vegetable on Wheels has been launched in Thimphu, the first of its kind in the country. Sangay Needup, an aspiring entrepreneur is behind the business idea.

According to a spokesperson, one can get all the vegetables and fruits that are available at the market at a minimal price. The team ensures that all vegetables and fruits are clean and hygienically packed making the consumers’ shopping experience convenient.

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📂 News

Ministry launched Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture program in Thimphu

6 May, Thimphu: The Department of Agriculture (DoA) kick started the Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture program in Bebena, Thimphu by handing over 6.58 acres of land to 10 groups including 60 beneficiaries.

According to the department, the program is being initiated as a part of the preparedness plan to ensure food security in the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is aimed to produce and supply vegetables for urban markets and provide alternative employment and income generating venture to laid-off employees.

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📂 DoA News

Notification on African Swine Fever

The general people are urged to refrain from importing any live pig and meat products especially pork and pork products into the country to prevent the incursion of African swine fever.

Public Notification

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📂 Announcement BAFRA

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