Bhutan

Projects

Paddy field in Paro, Bhutan

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is actively engaged in supporting Bhutan's agricultural sector. Our projects address a range of areas, from building resilience against threats like African Swine Fever to promoting sustainable farming practices. Overall, FAO's projects in Bhutan and collaboration with stakeholders aim to improve food security, enhance livelihoods, and promote more robust agrifood systems.

Enhancing Livestock Products and Self-sufficiency through Targeted Capacity Building Programs​ (Entity no. 755015)

Start date 02/12/2024
End date 31/12/2026
Status Pipeline
Budget 100 000
Project Code TCP/BHU/400X
Objective / Goal 1. Increase farmers' income by enabling them to produce higher-value meat products that meet market standards. 2. Increase the availability and consistent supply of high-quality DOCs to meet the growing demand for broiler production. 3. Create new market opportunities and improve profitability by developing a range of value-added meat products. 4. Enhance the competitiveness of local livestock products and 5. Increase livestock products for self-sufficiency and enhance income.