CSUF-Ag th September, 2016 Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar

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1 CSUF-Ag th September, 2016 Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar SAGAR ACHARYA AGRICULTURE OFFICER AGRICULTURE RESEARCH AND EXTENSION DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTS ROYAL GOVERNMENT OF BHUTAN Friday, September 30,

2 PRESENTATION OUTLINE 1. Introduction: 1.1 Organization Chart 1.2 The Physical Farming Environment 1.3 Political Environment (National) 2. Climate and Agriculture in Bhutan: 2.1 Utilization of Climate Data 2.2 Challenges 2.3 Requirement Gaps 3. Opportunities: 3.1 Existing/Pipeline Projects 3.2 Others 4. Conclusion

3 1.Introduction Friday, September 30,

4 Department of Agriculture Friday, September 30,

5 1.1 ORGANIZATION CHART Information Management Unit Land Conversion Unit Agriculture Production Division Horticulture Section Field Crops Section School Agriculture Program NPPC, NSSC, NMC, NPHC & NSC Agriculture Research & Extension Division Field Crops Research Program Horticulture Research Program Extension Program RDC OA-Yusipang, ARDC-Bajo, Bhur & Wengkhar Agriculture Engineering Division Irrigation Section Farm Mechanization Section Building Section Farm Road Section CMU & AMC Dzongkhag Agriculture Sector & Geog Agriculture Sector Friday, September 30,

6 1.2 THE PHYSICAL FARMING ENVIRONMENT 69% dependant on the agri. sector, employment to 56% Forest cover-70.43%, Shrub land %, bare areas-3.20% Snow cover-7.44% Cultivated land -2.93% 31% agri land on slopes >50%. Mean annual rainfall mm 60-90%- dryland farming <18% of the land is under irrigation 6

7 1.3 POLICY ENVIRONMENT (NATIONAL) The Constitution of Bhutan 2008 Vision 2020 Food Act of Bhutan Food and Nutrition Policy (2014) Bio security Policy (2010) Land Act of Bhutan 2007 Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP-2009) National Irrigation Policy (2012) Biodiversity Bill of Bhutan 2016

8 Contd Forest Fire Act of Bhutan (2012) Forest and Nature Conservation Act of Bhutan (1995) Draft National Livestock Development Policy (2012) RNR Research Policy (2012) Seed Act (2000) ~ under revision Plant Quarantine Act (1993) Livestock Act (2001) Biosafety Act of Bhutan (2015) Pesticide Act (2000)~under revision The Economic Development Policy of the Kingdom of Bhutan (2010)

9 2. Climate and Agriculture in Bhutan Friday, September 30,

10 Department of Agriculture 2.1 UTILIZATION OF CLIMATE DATA Develop the crop suitability map for various important crops such as Maize, Potato, Vegetables, Large Cardamom, Quinoa, Etc..

11 Contd DoA has been using the Suitability Maps for developing proposals and reviews to secure international funding in various field. e.g. Project Proposal on Pulses promotion for livelihood of small holder farmers in Bhutan Friday, September 30, 2016 SagarAcharya, DoA, MoAF 11

12 2.2 CHALLENGES The mindset of most of the researchers are still on achieving the food security goals through high external input agriculture without a clear understanding of the risks imposed by Climate Change. Poor access to climate data and no use of climate data in agricultural research Lack of technical capacity of agriculture researchers to take up adaptation and evaluation of climate resilient technologies Lack of financial resources for agricultural research initiatives on Climate Change and its mitigation Limited technical capacity on climate science research approaches and tools (both within and outside the department) Friday, September 30,

13 2.3 REQUIREMNET GAPS Timely and requirement based availability of climate data No studies that explicitly evaluate the impact of Climate Change on crops and farming system are done Bio-physical sensitivity and Vulnerability status of regions and Dzongkhags to the impact of Climate Change are not adequately studied Many Climate Change induced impacts on agriculture such outbreak of new pests, crop failures and climate related disasters are addressed on ad-hoc basis with a knee-jerk approach e.g., Rice blast outbreak, GLS outbreak in maize, Armyworm outbreak Climate Change is an emerging issue and needs to be appropriately and adequately mainstreamed into the national commodity programs

14 3. Opportunities Friday, September 30,

15 3.1 EXISTING/PIPELINE PROJECTS Currently DoA is exploring opportunities and options to induce the use of climate data in agriculture through few existing projects like CCAP( funded by EU-GCCA), NAPA, DoA is trying to secure funds from few other projects like Hydromet Services and Disaster Improvement Regional Project ~for agromet services( Funded by world Bank), UNDP GEF/LDCF Projects, etc.. Friday, September 30,

16 3.2 OTHERS With the availability of funding DoA is planning to incorporate the use of Meteorological data's in all the crop insurance schemes/programs. If technical and financial supports are available, DoA is also planning to prepare a detailed current and future suitability maps for all the important crops with the use of appropriate climate data. With assured funding and technical support DoA plans to conduct detailed studies on vulnerability and impact assessment of climate change in agriculture. Friday, September 30,

17 4. Conclusion

18 Bhutan with its rugged terrain and fragile environment the effect of climate change can be felt heavy, hence, the development and implementation of climate resilient agricultural technologies is a must. With the improvement in quality and availability of meteorological data the Department would like to use it in every possible way, so as to improve and develop the agriculture sector in Bhutan. With the impact of climate change striking like a quake, Bhutan is keen to safeguard its backbone i.e., agriculture till its last breath. Friday, September 30,

19 REFERENCES The Renewable Natural Resources Sector Adaptation Plan of Action (SAPA), April 2013 & Bhutan Climate Summit: Impacts of Climate Change on Food Security, State of Climate Change Report for the RNR Sector for 2014 & 2016, CoRRB & PPD, MoAF. Bhutan RNR Statistics DoA Agricultural Statistics Food and Nutrition Security Policy of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2010 Images Friday, September 30,

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