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Ap Gyeltshen’s farm
June 08 2019 | Bhutan
General Information

Ap Gyeltshen, a progressive farmer from Sopsokha village in Punakha District. He cultivates paddy, maize, vegetable crops and few fruit trees in his 2.5 acres scattered farmland. The farm is located near the riverbank of Toeprong chu. He uses both organic and chemical fertilizers. He uses an integrated farming approach cultivating both crops and rearing cattle.

  • Sopsokha, Barp Gewog, Punakha, Bhutan
Main occupation/ activities relevant to smart farming

The farmer is not using any smart farming technology to grow vegetable and crops in his farm.

Product(s)
  • Paddy
  • Maize
  • Vegetables
  • Fruits (peach, plum)
  • Milk
  • Cheese
  • Butter
Agricultural standard(s)

N/A

Market(s)

Local market and in Thimphu (Capital)

Agency supporting and services
  • Gewog Agriculture Extension agent
  • Department of Agriculture
  • Ministry of Agriculture and Forest
Activities conducted by group relevant to smart farming

There is no activities conducted so far related to smart farming but wishes to integrated smart farming techniques such as use of poly house for offseason production, drip irrigation in his agriculture field. He also wishes to use some technology to protect his farmland from the pests, disease and wild animals.

Ability and skills related to smart farming

No skills and ability related to smart farming

Strength

He uses smartphone only to communicate with his buyers.

Issue(s)/Weakness
  • Uneducated,
  • No knowledge about smart farming technology
Goal

To enhance vegetable production using modern technology

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