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𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐝𝐮𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦

Wangduephodrang commenced the implementation of the Farm Registration System on 22 November, following the training provided to the Gewog Livestock Supervisors.
𝐀 𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝟑𝟎 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞. Of these, 24 are pig farms and 6 are poultry farms. The Dzongkhag has recorded 1,194 pigs, including 679 animals under 11 pig breeding farms and 515 animals under 13 pig fattening farms.

The poultry sector has also been systematically recorded. Four layer farms have been registered with a combined population of 5,800 birds. Two broiler farms have registered 720 birds, bringing the total poultry population to 6,520. At present, there are no native poultry farms or native pig farms registered.

Wangduephodrang has a total of 𝟓𝟐 𝐩𝐢𝐠 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬, 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟒 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐫, 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝟒𝟔.𝟏𝟓%. The Dzongkhag also has 𝟐𝟔 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟔 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝, 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟑.𝟎𝟖%. This demonstrates gradual but steady advancement in the rollout of the Farm Registration System following the recent training of Gewog Livestock Supervisors.

The introduction of the Farm Registration System marks a significant step in strengthening structured data management in the Dzongkhag. It supports accurate planning and enables the targeted delivery of livestock services, ensuring that future national programs, including cost sharing, insurance, veterinary services, and input support, are based on reliable and real time farm level information.

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𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Regional Livestock Development Centre (RLDC) in Kanglung successfully conducted a weeklong Dairy Product Diversification Training for field staff, Milk Processing Unit (MPU) operators, and Milk Collection Centre (MCC) operators from six eastern Dzongkhags, along with participants the National Biodiversity Centre (NBC). The training, funded by the CARLEP Project, was held from 5 to 11 November 2025.

𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞

The training aimed to enhance participants’ technical capacity and practical skills in dairy product diversification and value addition. It was aligned with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock’s 13th Five Year Plan (FYP) 2024 to 2029, which emphasizes the transformation of the agrifood sector through commercialization, innovation, and rural entrepreneurship.

Under the 13th Plan, the Department of Livestock seeks to increase livestock productivity, promote high value dairy products, and strengthen value chains to raise the agrifood sector’s contribution from Nu 31 billion in 2023 to Nu 50 billion by 2029.

Dairy product diversification is a key initiative under this framework to improve market competitiveness, enhance rural income, and promote self-sufficiency in dairy production.

Traditionally, farmers and processors in eastern Bhutan have focused on producing butter and cheese. This training introduced participants to the processing of a wider range of dairy products including yogurt, paneer, mozzarella, tomme, gomdel cheese, and Rasgulla. This initiative has helped participants diversify their product range, enhance income opportunities, and meet changing consumer demands.

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡


The program combined theoretical sessions on clean milk production, milk quality testing, and quality-based payment systems with practical training on processing diversified dairy products. Participants gained hands-on experience and confidence to replicate these practices in their respective processing units and cooperatives.

𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞

The sessions were facilitated by experts from the National Dairy Development Centre (NDDC), National Highland Development Centre (NHDC), and National Cattle Breeding Centre (NCBC). Their technical support helped bridge the gap between traditional practices and modern dairy technologies, equipping participants with advanced knowledge to improve milk handling and processing standards.

𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

The completion of this training marked a significant step toward enhancing rural entrepreneurship and improving dairy value chains in eastern Bhutan. It demonstrated the Department of Livestock’s continued commitment to empower farming communities, promote value addition, and strengthen local economies through knowledge and skills development.

Through this initiative, RLDC Kanglung has contributed to building a more diversified and resilient dairy sector that supports the Ministry’s broader vision of Transforming the Agrifood Sector for Economic Growth and Sustainable Development as outlined in the Thirteenth Five Year Plan.

The program concluded with participants expressing confidence and enthusiasm to apply their newly acquired skills within their respective milk units and cooperatives, reinforcing the Department’s goal of achieving sustainable and inclusive rural growth through innovation in dairy processing.

𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲:

RDLC, Kanglung

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