Agricultural Economics Forum, Bhutan

Today’s word is “crowding out effect”

SANDEE Research Grant 2026: Call for concept notes SANDEE invites concept notes in the areas of environmental and resource economics related to the development of South Asia and the HKH region. Of particular interest are concept notes that aligned with ICIMOD’s strategic focus areas and demonstrate a clear need or demand from policymakers for the ...

Omitted bias?
As far as we understand, higher education becomes both an enabler and a motivator of outward migration. Ultimately, the underlying target is improved livelihood.

𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝗴𝗮𝗽 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮: 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸
Sherab Lhamo
A gender pay gap is one of the key factors driving Bhutanese women to migrate to Australia, according to the World Bank’s report, “Migration Dynamics in Bhutan: Recent Trends, Drivers, and Implications.”
https://kuenselonline.com/news/gender-pay-gap-drives-bhutanese-women-to-australia-world-bank

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Agriculture Economics.

Pushing the boundaries of innovation in Bhutanese agriculture.

Technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, often outpacing our ability to fully grasp or adopt it. While modern innovations offer solutions to nearly every challenge across industries, the key barriers remain affordability, technical know-how, and ethical considerations in their proper use.
For the first time, the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with ETD, GovTech, is taking a step towards transforming traditional agricultural practices in Bhutan. We are launching a Proof of Concept (PoC) for soil health assessment using multispectral drone imaging, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance efficiency in farming.
Following this, we will extend the initiative to plant health monitoring and targeted fungicide application using agricultural drones. This project aims to develop a comprehensive agricultural database, laying the foundation for real precision farming in Bhutan—just as seen in other advanced agricultural nations.
To ensure informed decision-making, we will conduct a benefit-cost analysis at the end of the cropping season.
Stay tuned for new developments as we bring innovation to Bhutanese agriculture.
Thanks to ETD, GovTech for the technical and fund support
GovTech (Government Technology Agency of Singapore)
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Royal Government of Bhutan

Know ur pests

Common Garden pests

Join Bhutan SDG Partnesrship week on the panel discussion “Innovative Financing for Strengthening SDG and Food security” at RUB hall 14 November 2024.
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We would like to extend our thanks to all presenters and participants for their active engagement in the second Agricultural Technical Seminar (ATS). Special appreciation goes to Professor Kentaro Kawasaki for his insightful presentation on "How to Measure the Impact of Policy: The Case of Causality." His in-depth exploration of policy impact assessment methods, with a focus on causality, was both engaging and valuable.
For those interested in delving deeper into these concepts, Professor Kawasaki will be conducting an in-person session in the future.
Please stay updated on the Department of Agriculture's website for information on this and the next seminar.

Vendors perceive the acquired value from the sale of goods as inadequate, whereas purchasers contend that the substantial expenditure incurred in procuring said goods is not justified. Does this manifest the effects of inflation?