Thimphu: Gid disease is one of the main concerns for highland farmers; the disease has been affecting the young yaks of one to three years of age resulting in a serious mortality. As the yaks are the main source of livelihoods for highland farmers, the need to review the current Gid preventive measures and discuss its strategic approach was felt necessary.
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November 7, Paro: To commemorate the 60th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty, The Fourth Druk Gyalpo, the Dzongkhag Livestock Sector, Paro inaugurated the Fodder Block Processing Unit at Gunitsawa.
The Chief Guest of the occasion, Mr. Naiten Wangchuk, the Chief from the Department of Livestock stressed on the importance of the highlanders on retaining yak farming not only for sustaining their livelihood but also for the sovereignty and security of the country. He informed the highlanders that the government will do its best to provide necessary support to retain yak farming practices in the country. He also highlighted on the opportunities that the yak farming communities have particularly in the eco-tourism sector and their contribution to conserving the environment.
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November 9, Thimphu: The Hon’ble Chairman of the Druk Holding Investments (DHI), Dasho Sangay Khandu handed over the raised forest plantations of various species having commercial value to the Hon’ble Agriculture Secretary, Dasho Tenzing Dendup in commemoration to the 60th Birth Anniversary of the 4th Druk Gyalpo.
From a total of 4206.86 acres of recent plantation, a total of 2177.83 acres of established plantation was handed over to the Department of Forest and Park Services.
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Samdrupjongkhar Dzongkhag is comprised of eleven geogs and all the geog people have shown keen interest in the Biogas project considering its useful benefits. Out of 343 targets of biogas made by the Dzongkhag Livestock Sector, 219 have been already completed and 200 more are in the pipeline.
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