Agriculture
Agriculture is the backbone of Sarpang Dzongkhag’s economy, with a majority of the population engaged in farming and livestock rearing. The dzongkhag’s diverse agro-climatic zones—ranging from subtropical lowlands to temperate uplands—allow for the cultivation of a wide variety of crops, including paddy, maize, vegetables, and fruits like bananas, oranges, and pineapples. Sarpang is also one of the major rice-producing districts in southern Bhutan. The agriculture sector contributes significantly to food security, income generation, and employment for rural communities.
Background
									To enhance productivity and promote sustainable farming practices, the Agriculture Sector in Sarpang provides various extension services, training programs, and access to improved seeds and farming technologies. The dzongkhag also supports commercial farming initiatives, irrigation development, and market linkages to boost farmers’ income. With the growing focus on climate-resilient agriculture and organic farming, the sector is working towards increasing yields while conserving natural resources and ensuring long-term environmental sustainability.								
				Mandates
- Ensure attainment of food self-sufficiency;
- Generate and promote appropriate agriculture technologies;
- Develop sustainable irrigation and water management systems;
- Promote income generation, employment opportunities and enterprise development;
- Promote sustainable utilization of agricultural land;
- Promote farm mechanization and labour saving technologies;
- Promote sustainable and climate resilient agriculture development;
- Develop and promote effective measures to protect crops from wild life damage;
- Delivery of essential agriculture inputs and services (farm infrastructure, technical, advisory and administrative);
- Provide support services on soil, plant protection, post-harvest and other agricultural services.
Agriculture Sector – Sarpang Dzongkhag
| Staff Information | |
|---|---|
| No. of staff | 10 | 
| Male | 05 | 
| Female | 05 | 
| Land Use (in acres) | |
| Total Arable Land | 27788.16 | 
| Total Wetland | 6255.01 | 
| Cultivated | 5189.44 | 
| Fallow | 1065.57 | 
| Total Dry Land | 16308.83 | 
| Cultivated | 14063.91 | 
| Fallow | 2244.92 | 
| Orchard | 5224.32 | 
| Orange | 1953.35 | 
| Cardamom | 3270.97 | 
| Infrastructure & Facilities | |
| No. of RNR Centers | 12 | 
| Total No. of Farm Roads | 189 | 
| Total Length of Farm Roads (km) | 596.84 | 
| Total No. of Irrigation Channels | 190 | 
| Total Length of Irrigation Channels (km) | 444.01 | 
| Total No. of Functional Electric Fencing | 590 | 
| Total Length of Functional Electric Fencing (km) | 292.925 | 
| Farmer Groups | |
| Vegetable Production Group | |
| Informal | 28 | 
| Registered | 14 | 
| Mushroom Production Group | |
| Informal | 02 | 
| Registered | 00 | 
| Onion and Ginger Group | |
| Informal | 03 | 
| Registered | 00 | 
| Water User Group | |
| Informal | 09 | 
| Registered | 00 | 
| Electric Fencing Group | |
| Informal | 04 | 
| Registered | 00 | 
| Coffee and Other Group | |
| Informal | 03 | 
| Registered | 00 | 
Market Price of Agriculture Products
Note: Information as of 06/09/2024
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					 Staff 
							
			
			
		
						
				 
          
          
                    Sr. Extension Supervisor I                
                
                    Bhim Kumari Gurung                
              	
 	Designation:Sr. Extension Supervisor I
 	E-Mail:dojiwangchu375@gmail.com
 	Phone-No:77473905
             
          
                    Sr. Extension Supervisor I                
                
                    Dorji Wangchuk                
              	
 	Designation:Sr. Extension Supervisor I
 	E-Mail:dojiwangchu375@gmail.com
 	Phone-No:17988974
             
          
                    Dzongkhag Agriculture Officer                
                
                    Kinley Namgay                
              	
 	Designation:Dzongkhag Agriculture Officer
 	E-Mail:kinleynamgay@moal.gov.bt
 	Phone-No:77389191
             
          
                    Agriculture Extension Officer II                
                
                    Mitra Lal Khandal                
              	
 	Designation:Agriculture Extension Officer II
 	E-Mail:
 	Phone-No:77758022
             
          
                    Sr. Extension Officer II                
                
                    Pema Dawa                
              	
 	Designation:Sr. Extension Officer II
 	E-Mail:pemadawa79@gmail.com
 	Phone-No:17697227
             
          
                    Agriculture Extension Surpervisor II                
                
                    Purna Maya Samal                
              	
 	Designation: Agriculture Extension Surpervisor II
 	E-Mail:samalpurnee@gmail.com
 	Phone-No:17370190
             
          
                    Agriculture Extension Supervisor II                
                
                    Sacha Wangmo                
              	
 	Designation:Agriculture Extension Supervisor II
 	E-Mail:sacha.wangmo506@gmail.com
 	Phone-No:17822636
             
          
                    Sr. Extension Supervisor III                
                
                    Tashi Tshomo                
              	
 	Designation:Sr. Extension Supervisor III
 	E-Mail:-ttshomo22@gmail.com
 	Phone-No:17653416
             
          
                    Extension Supervisor I                
                
                    Thinley Wangdi                
              	
 	Designation:Extension Supervisor I
 	E-Mail:thinleywangdi88@gmail.com
 	Phone:-17586621
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- Dzongkhag Administration Sarpang, Bhutan
- Dzong Post Box No: 104
- Phone No:06365173/06365340
- E-Mail: Demosarpang@gov.bt
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