The Department of Agriculture is one of the oldest Government Departments in the country. It was established with the commencement of first five-year plan in 1961. Early activities focused mainly on agriculture and establishment of research stations at Yusipang and Samtenling. During 1990’s and 2000’s, the Department of Agriculture has undergone numerous institutional reorganizations. The name of the institutes and mandates therefore never remained consistent. However over the period of time the human resource and institutional capacity of the Department has been greatly strengthened.
The Department of Agriculture has three divisions namely Agriculture Production Division (APD), Agriculture Research and Extension Division (ARED) and Agriculture Engineering Division(AED) under the current organizational set up. The Department is further supported by four Agriculture Research and Development Centres and six support service oriented Central Programs stationed across the country. These wings of the department provide technical backstopping to the Dzongkhag Agriculture Section and the Gewog Extension Officers who are the engine to our extension services.
Dasho Pema Wangchuk was the first national Director of the Department. He served the Department from 1974-1986. Ever since 9 Directors headed the department. Mr. Yonten Gyamtsho is the current Director of the Department.
Vision
A self-reliant, productive, diverse, resilient and sustainable agriculture food system
Mission
Achieve food and nutrition security, agricultural transformation through innovative and sustainable technologies, diversified and competitive economic/production options, inclusive and sustainable policies and programs.
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