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 | |
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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
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Sr. Extension Supervisor I
Dorji Wangchuk
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Dzongkhag Agriculture Officer
Kinley Namgay
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Extension Supervisor I
Madhu Devi Baniya
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Agriculture Extension Officer II
Mitra Lal Khandal
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Sr. Extension Officer II
Pema Dawa
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Agriculture Extension Surpervisor II
Purna Maya Samal
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Agriculture Extension Supervisor II
Sacha Wangmo
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Sr. Extension Supervisor III
Tashi Tshomo
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Extension Supervisor I
Thinley Wangdi
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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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