Bhutan has seen a decline in wetland areas used for paddy cultivation over the years YK Poudel The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) has earmarked Nu 1.279 billion in the 13th Plan to boost the country’s rice self-sufficiency. The initiative aims to raise the country’s rice self-sufficiency... read full story
"While Bhutan has seen a decline in wetland areas used for paddy cultivation, improved irrigation infrastructure has ensured steady gains in rice productivity,"