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2nd National Incident Command Centre Meeting on Bird Flu Containment Measures
BIRD FLU CONTAINMENT UPDATE: NICCThe 2nd meeting of the National Incident Command Centre (NICC) with regard to the Bird Flu... Read full
admin, Mar 10 - 2010  
ICS Workshop on Network Security
The Director of Agriculture at the Opening of the WorkshopOn 9th March 2009, a Workshop on Network Security was held at the Depa... Read full
admin, Mar 09 - 2010  
Vacancy for Post of Sr. /Dy. Chief Agriculture Officer at Watershed Management Division, DoF&PS
The Department of Agriculture would like to invite applications from interested staff of Department of Agriculture for transfer to Watershed Management Division, DoF&PS for the post of   (Sr/Dy. Chief) Agriculture Offi... Read full
admin, Mar 05 - 2010  
NEW MAMMAL RECORDED IN BHUTAN FROM ROYAL MANAS NATIONAL PARK
Ferret Badger Picture by Tenzin Wangchuk, CFO, RMNP(On right can be s... Read full
admin, Mar 05 - 2010  
Update on Containment of Bird Flu Outbreak at Rinchending and Pasakha, Phuentsholing
BIRD FLU CONTAINMENT UPDATE: NCAHIn continuation of the letter No. SEC/MoA-7/2009-10/  dated 25th February 2010, t... Read full
admin, Mar 03 - 2010  
Hon'ble MoAF Lyonpo to visit Upper and Lower Trongsa
The Hon'ble Minister of Agriculture and Forests, Lyonpo (Dr.) Pema Gyamtsho will be leaving with high ranking officials of the Ministry to upper and lower Trongsa on 3rd March 2010. His trip will include Nabji and Korp... Read full
admin, Mar 01 - 2010  
VACANCY: Administrative/Financial Assistant for a duration of 6 months
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES (ICS), Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Royal Government of Bhutan is urgently seeking to recruit an Administrative/Financial assistant for duration of 6 months. He/she will work through pr... Read full
admin, Mar 01 - 2010  
Notice: Summer Timing in Effect from Today
This is just a reminder that from today, March 1st, the winter timings (9am to 4 pm) for government offices reverts back to the summer timing of 9 am to 5 pm.... Read full
admin, Mar 01 - 2010  
Planning and Monitoring System (PlaMS) Training Conducted
PlaMS Participants during theory part of the training  A three days training on ... Read full
admin, Mar 01 - 2010  
BIRD FLU CONTAINMENT UPDATE REPORT: NCAH
BIRD FLU CONTAINMENT UPDATE: NCAHFollowing is the report by Dr. Karma Rinzin, Programme Director, National Centre for Animal... Read full
admin, Feb 27 - 2010  
DAMC Offices shifted to new location at Motithang
This is to notify that the office of the Department of Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives (earlier Agriculture Marketing Services) has shifted from the main Ministry of Agriculture and Forests office complex outside Tashichhodz... Read full
admin, Feb 27 - 2010  
DAY 3: FRIDAY- 26/02/10: BIRD FLU CONTAINMENT UPDATE: BY DIRECTOR GENERAL, DOL
BIRD FLU CONTAINMENT UPDATEDay 3: 26th February, Friday 2010. The team has been able to cover and carry out activities ... Read full
admin, Feb 26 - 2010  
Draft Report on Support to Development of Farmer Groups’ Enterprise to be presented on 8th March 2010
There will be a presentation on the Draft report on **Support to Development of Farmer Groups’ Enterprise in Eastern Bhutan" 8th March 2010 at the CoRRB’s conference hall in Thimphu. The presentation will start at 1... Read full
admin, Feb 26 - 2010  
Human Elephant Co-existence Workshops in Bhutan on 4-11 March 2010
Human-Elephant Conflict has been going on especially in Southern Bhutan for agesThe Nature Conservation Division (NCD) unde... Read full
admin, Feb 26 - 2010  
Community Based Seed Production (CBSP) benefits farmers in Broxsar, Saleng Mongar
  The problems in maize seed often referred to as seed degeneration is reflected to be one of the main constraints in Maize Development. The Field Crops Research, RNR RDC Wengkhar initiated a seed improvement program as a ... Read full
admin, Feb 26 - 2010  
BIRD FLU CONTAINMENT UPDATE: NICC
BIRD FLU CONTAINMENT UPDATEUpdate on Containment of Bird Flu Outbreak at Rinchending and Pasakha, Phuentsholing The Nat... Read full
admin, Feb 25 - 2010  
BIRD FLU CONTAINMENT UPDATE: BY DIRECTOR GENERAL, DOL
BIRD FLU CONTAINMENT UPDATE The Director General of the Department of Livestock, Mr. Tenzin Dhendup, is in the field coord... Read full
admin, Feb 25 - 2010  
Bird Flu Outbreak in Rinchending, Phuentsholing
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forest would like to inform the public on the Containment of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), H5N1 outbreak at Rinchending (Avian Flu). Outbreak has been declared in Rinchending (Kharbandi), ... Read full
admin, Feb 24 - 2010  
Felicitations on the 30th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk
The RNR Family of the Minis... Read full
admin, Feb 22 - 2010  
LOSAR MESSAGE FROM HON'BLE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTS
Happy Iron Male ... Read full
admin, Feb 17 - 2010  
Training in Eastern Dzongkhags on reducing Erosion
Practical session in the afternoon    A team from National Soil Service Centre (NSSC) in Sem... Read full
admin, Feb 17 - 2010  
You are invited to taste Rice from Radhi
Two farmers groups with support from Regional Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives Office in Mongar has come from Radhi to Thimphu to sell about 7000 kgs of Radhi rice . They started selling last weekend at CFM at Nu.50/kg. ... Read full
admin, Feb 16 - 2010  
RNR Census 2009 Data is now available online
The Ministry of Agriculture & Forests has released the result of the RNR Census 2009 as approved by Hon’ble Minister vide Note sheet No. PPD/IMS/4/- dated 12th February 2010. The results are presented in two volumes: Volum... Read full
admin, Feb 16 - 2010  
Public Notification
This is to bring to the notice of the general public that slaughter of animals, import and sale of meat is prohobited from February 14, 2010 to March 15, 2010 coinciding...... admin, Feb 11 - 2010  
Training of Trainers on Farmers Groups and Cooperatives
A training of trainers on Farmers Groups and Cooperatives was conducted at Rural Development Training Centre at Zhemgang from 2nd to 6th February 2010. The training was planned and coordinated by CoRRB with support the RDTC with fun... Read full
admin, Feb 09 - 2010  
New Motorbikes for RNR extension field staff
According to Dr.Tashi Samdup, Chairman, Extension Coordination committee (ECC), Ministry of Agriculture and Forest (MoAF) the Ministry is in the final stages of procuring new motor bikes for extension staff in the field. Therefore, ... Read full
admin, Feb 09 - 2010  
Assistant Program Officer Required for SDS project at National Mushroom Centre
Terms of Reference of Assistant Project Officer (APO)   Commissioned by the National Mushroom Center, December 2009   Background The NMC is implementing two projects under the Program for South-South Cooperation (PS... Read full
admin, Feb 09 - 2010  
Agreement Signed between KEI, Japan and MoAF
The Ministry of Agriculture & Forest (MoAF) has formally selected Katahira & Engineers International, Japan as the Consultant for the Project “Improvement of Machinery and Equipment for Construction of Rura... Read full
admin, Feb 05 - 2010  
Hon'ble Lyonpo returns from the First Asian Ministerial Conference (AMC) on Tiger Conservation
Wild tigers are the top predators that keep our ecosystem machine running smoothly so that ecosystem services continue to flow. This makes them the single most important species for rendering sound livelihood opportunities for human... Read full
admin, Feb 05 - 2010  
ICS Organising Training in Phuentsholing till 15th February
ICS is organising a Workshop/Training on RNR Technology Validation Workshop and Training on ICT & Desktop Publishing in Phuentsholing from 1st February until 15th February 2010 principally for extensio... Read full
admin, Jan 29 - 2010  
Request for updated information for MoAF Web
Once again, Information and Communication Services (ICS) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests (MoAF) would like to request all the Departments, Agencies and Corporations under MoAF to kindly prov... Read full
admin, Jan 29 - 2010  
Class XII & X Bhutan Board Examinations' Results Link
If any of the RNR family is interested in obtaining the results of Class XII and Class X Bhutan Board Results please click here.... Read full
admin, Jan 29 - 2010  
RNR Diary 2010 Now Available
The 2010 RNR Diary is now available. Please collect from Information an... Read full
admin, Jan 22 - 2010  
Two day NOP workshop on “Agriculture Strategy, and Standards and Certification Systems” concludes
NOP Coordinator Kesang Tshomo leftAs the number of farmers and consumer... Read full
admin, Jan 21 - 2010  
Hon'ble Lyonpo Attending Tiger Conference at Bangkok
Hon'ble Lyonpo (Dr.) Pema Gyamtsho of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests is attending the International Tiger Conf... Read full
admin, Jan 21 - 2010  
National Organic Programme (NOP): IFOAM PGS Newsletter about their meeting held in Bhutan
The Global PGS which is the newsletter of IFOAM, the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Moveme... Read full
admin, Jan 21 - 2010  
Notice: Delay in change in new nomenclature on webpage and forum banners
Please bear with us as it will take some time to chage MoA to MoAF on the banners on the webpages due to graphic technical difficulties. Please bear with us. Webmaster... Read full
admin, Jan 21 - 2010  
New Nomenclature as translated in Dzongkha (with correction of DAMC in Dzongkha)
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admin, Jan 18 - 2010  
Workshop on Organic Agriculture Strategy, Standards and Certification System
The National Organic Program, Department of Agriculture is organising a two day workshop from 18-19 Jan 2010 on Organic Agriculture Strategy, Standards and Certification System at the BCCI conference hall.  The workshop be... Read full
admin, Jan 18 - 2010  
BIRD FLU ALERT! BAN ON IMPORT OF POULTRY AND POULTRY PRODUCTS REIMPOSED
Bird Flu AlertA Bird Flu Outbreak in neighbouring West Bengal in ... Read full
admin, Jan 17 - 2010  
New Nomenclature for the Ministry of Agriculture
  Vide approval of the Government, the Ministry of Agriculture has been henceforth renamed as the Min... Read full
admin, Jan 16 - 2010  
Department of Forest renamed
Vide approval of the Government, the Department of Forest has been henceforth rename... Read full
admin, Jan 16 - 2010  
AMS upgraded to a Department
  The Agriculture Marketing Services has been upgraded to a Department and will be called the Department of Agric... Read full
admin, Jan 16 - 2010  
Field Visits by Agriculture Minister
Lyonpo with JD of DoA (extreme right), Sarpang Dzongdag (right) and Bajo RC PD obn leftIn order to maximise... Read full
admin, Jan 15 - 2010  
Ecotourism Framework for Protected Areas to result from National Level Consultative Workshop organised by UWICE
Mr. Karma Drukpa, Hon’ble Director, Department of Forest with the keynote speech during the opening sessionA one day National ... Read full
admin, Jan 15 - 2010  
First Milk Processing Unit in Sampheling Geog, Chukha Dzongkhag
Dasho Dungpa interacting with the chairman of the groupWith financial s... Read full
admin, Jan 13 - 2010  
Bhutan-India Regional Trade Fair in Gelephu inaugurated by Hon’ble Agriculture Minister
The Hon’ble Agriculture Lyonpo (Dr.) Pema Gyamtsho inaugurated the Bhutan India Regional Trade Fair or... Read full
admin, Jan 13 - 2010  
Rice Mill of Chuzagang Rice Commercialisation Programme Inaugurated
The Rice Mill HousingThe Hon’ble Agriculture Lyonpo (Dr.) Pema Gyamtsho inaugurated the newly install... Read full
admin, Jan 13 - 2010  
Community Forests Status in Trashiyangtse Dzongkhag
You can find Community Forests Status in Trashiyangtse Dzongkhag online under >>Downloads>>Other Publications>>Department of Fore... Read full
admin, Jan 13 - 2010  
“Enhancing Delivery of Agriculture Services”- DoA Conference Concludes
Hon'ble Agriculture Lyonpo Chairing part of the ConferenceThe Department of Agriculture conducted its First Annual Agriculture Co... Read full
admin, Jan 13 - 2010  
New Horse Farm Opened at Nasphyll, Bumthang
Hon'ble Lyonpo (Dr.) Pema Gyamtsho opening the FarmA new Horse Breeding Farm at Nasphyll, Bumthang was o... Read full
admin, Jan 12 - 2010  
Reporting for B.Sc Programmes
Candidates selected for B.Sc in Agriculture, Livestock and Forestry in the College of Natural Resources should report to the college on 3rd February, 2010. Candidates are required to produce study leave approval letter from the RCSC... Read full
admin, Jan 11 - 2010  
Training of Trainers for School Agriculture Program
A batch of 20 school teachers from various schools are attending a Crash training course at College of Natural Resources, Lobeysa we f 4-16th Jan 2010. The training is an annual program of School Agriculture Program which has b... Read full
admin, Jan 11 - 2010  
Livestock Statistics 2008 Online Now
You can find Livestock Staticstics 2008 online under >>Downloads>>Statistics>>Department of Livestock or by clicking here.... Read full
admin, Jan 08 - 2010  
Department of Agriculture Conference (5-6 January 2010) Begins
Group picture of the Participants of the Conference The Department of Agriculture (DoA) is conducting its annual Agriculture Conference startin... Read full
admin, Jan 05 - 2010  
In-house training for park staff of Thrumshingla National Park
  First batch trainees and trainer Mr. Pema Dendup (right) at Namling training camp   The National Highway that passes through the... Read full
admin, Jan 04 - 2010  
Weekwise Information on Mandarin Export- 13/12 - 19/12/09
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admin, Jan 01 - 2010  
Picture Story: 2nd Batch of BAFRA Inspectors deputed at CFM awarded Certificates of Appreciation
The Hon'ble Secretary of Agriculture and Vice-Chairman of the Centenary Farmers Market Management Committee (CFMMC), Dasho Sherub Gyaltshen ... Read full
admin, Jan 01 - 2010  
A VERY, VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010 TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE RNR FAMILY AND THEIR KIN!!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010 TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE RNR FAMILY AND THEIR FAMILIES!!... Read full
admin, Jan 01 - 2010  
Thimphu Traditional Holiday on the Occasion of First Snowfall
The Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs has declared today Thursday, 31st December 2009, a holiday for Civil Servants in Thimphu as traditionally done on the occasion of the first snowfall in the valley.... Read full
admin, Dec 31 - 2009  
The First Ever Annual Nomad Festival
Nomads from Laya, Sakteng and Bumthang Nomads from various parts of Bhutan- Lingshi, Laya, Merak-Sakteng, Trashi Yangytse, Haa and Bumthang gathe... Read full
admin, Dec 31 - 2009  
UWICE Training on Advanced GIS in Geo-statistical Modelling
Dr. Moe Myint, Resource Person along with the participantsThe Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environment (UWICE) organ... Read full
admin, Dec 31 - 2009  
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Human Resource Information System Implementation
HRIS Forms The Program for Development of Human Resource Information Syste... Read full
admin, Mar 05 - 2010  
Inhouse workshop for MoAF LAN Users
In continuation to the letter No. MoA/ICS-23a/2010 dated 1st March, 2010 IC... Read full
admin, Mar 03 - 2010  
LATEST Air ticket quotation NCD final dated 25 Feb
Nature Conservation Division, Department of Forest and Park Services: Air t... Read full
admin, Feb 22 - 2010  
Invitations for airfare quotations, BAFRA
admin, Feb 11 - 2010  
Authors Invited for Feb/March 2010 Issue of "Journal of RNR Bhutan" - CoRRB
The Journal of RNR Bhutan published by the Council for RNR Research of Bhut... Read full
admin, Dec 23 - 2009  
Application For Issuance Of Permit To Enter The Protected Areas
The Nature Conservation Division, Department of Forest would like to notify... Read full
admin, Dec 02 - 2009  
CoRRB Seminars and Lectures
In an effort to create more awareness and provoke critical discussions on i... Read full
admin, Oct 28 - 2009  
Species distribution mapping form and mammal survey form available here
Click on links to download the forms: admin, Oct 02 - 2009  
Publications from AREP, Wengkhar available at CoRRB
Publications from AREP, Wengkhar such as Calendars, Leaflets and Brochures,... Read full
admin, Jul 21 - 2009  
ICS CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS
Notification   To enable efficient service delivery to all our RNR c... Read full
admin, May 06 - 2009  
Changing password for MoA Webmail
As of now Moa Mail users have been requested to use the same password as ... Read full
admin, Apr 28 - 2009  
Invitation of Quotation for Airfare
HRD/MoA/DoL/21/          ... Read full
admin, Mar 03 - 2010  
Invitation of Quotation for Airfare
HRD/MoA/DoL/21/          ... Read full
admin, Mar 03 - 2010  
Dwindling Cardamom yield worries farmers (BBS)
BAFRA says labels on products must be given in English or Dzongkha (BBS)
Dhur bear now attacking yaks (Kuensel)
CFC comes to Yangneer’s timber shortage relief (Kuensel)
More news about MoA ... 
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