Bhutan Pilot
RUB Use Case
1. Train the Trainer
Training Participants (Trainees) : Total 26 (20 smart farmer; 3 academicians, 3 researchers)
Training topics
- Internet of Things (IoT) in agriculture,
- Smart monitoring and smart controlling,
- Data processing,
- Business modelling
- Occupational health.
- Demonstrations on the agro-meteorology station, soil pH and moisture sensors, and automation of irrigation systems (drip and sprinkler).
- Field visits to Chimipang Royal Project, Othbar Mountain Horticulture Promotion project, and Integrated Organic Farm,
Evaluation:
- Minimum Pre-test score: 10 scores out of 20
- Maximum Pre-test score: 17 scores out of 20
- Minimum Post-test score:14 scores out of 20
- Maximum Post-test score: 20 scores out of 20
2. ToT on the Installation of Smart Farming Technologies
Training Participants (Trainees) : Total 7 academicians
Training topics
- hands-on installation of an agro-meteorology station and smart irrigation system.
Evaluation:
- Minimum Pre-test score: 13 scores out of 20
- Maximum Pre-test score: 16 scores out of 20
- Minimum Post-test score:17 scores out of 20
- Maximum Post-test score: 20 scores out of 20
3. Farmers’ Training on Smart Farming: Pathway to Future Agriculture
Training participants (Trainees): Total 26 (Technical staff from CNR: 2, educated farmers: 24)
Training topics:
- Smart monitoring, control, and automation.
- Agro-Business: Business modelling
- Digital agriculture, data capture, storage, and transfer
- Installation of an automated weather station
- Smart irrigation
- Evaporative cooling pad
- Smart farming in Bhutan: experiences and challenges in Nahi gewog
- Hands-on practice of smart irrigation, cooling pad, and soil and EC sensors
- Standardization
- Agro-health and safety: Diseases, pest, and fertilizer management, food safety and traceability
- Orientation to the e-learning platform
