The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) places high priority on enhancing the export of agri-food products, both in terms of value and volume. In line with this goal, the Regional Agricultural Marketing and Cooperative (RAMCO), Gelephu under DAMC, has established an outlet for Bhutanese products within the NEDFi Haatin Guwahati, India. It is in […]
A Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) is a comprehensive, forward-looking document that outlines priority investment areas, funding needs, and implementation strategies to achieve long-term impact of the project. It serves as both a policy guide and a resource mobilization tool. It is in pursuit of development goal of BRECSA i.e catalyze a 30% increase in resilient […]
“A High-Income Country Driven by Innovation and Sustainability” is the development vision of the 13 FYP of the Bhutan.” Within this vision, the agriculture sector is mandated to boost the GDP contribution to Nu. 50 billion and increase the export value to Nu. 6 billion. The Building Resilient Commercial Smallholder Agriculture (BRECSA) project, funded by […]
Tarayana Foundation, an implementing partner to WFP for the BRECSA project funded by IFAD and GAFSP, and administered by Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Royal Government of Bhutan has successfully conducted four days of hands-on training on key thematic areas of agriculture production for Agriculture Officials and Sanam Jabchorpas of the project target Dzongkhags from […]
The SECAP on Piggery and Coffee concluded last Friday The Social, Environmental, and Climate Assessment for the inclusion of Coffee and Piggery as prioritised commodities under the BRECSA project financing was completed successfully last Friday. BRECSA project has six prioritised commodities, namely, dairy, poultry, vegetables, mushroom, turmeric and ginger for commercialisation and value chain development […]
Update: The creative-thinking workshops to develop a forward thinking, evidence-based, resilient and inclusiveStrategic Investment Plan (SIP) for Coffee and Dairy value chains. A Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) is a comprehensive, forward-looking document that outlines priority investment areas, funding needs, and implementation strategies to achieve long-term impact of the project. It serves as both a policy guide and […]
Update: A delegation from Bhutan, comprising government officials (Regional Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives Office (RAMCO) and Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA)) and agri-food exporters, visited Dhaka, Bangladesh from 20th-26th April, 2025 to explore trade opportunities and diversify Bhutan’s export market beyond India. The visit, supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL), the […]
Following up on previous efforts, the RAMCO, based in Gelephu recently conducted a trial marketing event in Guwahati, Assam, from April 21st to 25th, 2025. The initiative aimed to deepen trade connections, understand the demand for Bhutanese RNR products, and negotiate export prices. Guwahati, the capital of Assam, was identified as a key market due to its […]
Update: Enhancing capacity of famers on dairy equipment handling and repair; crucial for quality and hygiene, seamless operation and to maximize the money value of equipment The agri-food sector plays a critical role in rural livelihoods, contributing 14.67% to the national GDP. By the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP), the sector aims to contribute […]
“A small but crucial step for improving market accessibility” Linking Central Regional Referral Hospital (CRRH) with FGs, Coops and B-Coops shop In Bhutan, poverty is predominantly rural feature with 17.5% while the urban poverty rate is only 4.2% in 2024. The agri-food sector remains vital for rural economy, contributing 14.67% to the GDP. By the […]