After a successful implementation of System of Rice Intensification (SRI) project with one farmer in Rekhey village under Dewathang Gewog in 2016, where gross yield of 2156 kg/acre was noted in SRI method, while 1176 kg/acre in conventional method – in conversion to an acre. This year, up-scaling of SRI is happening in a big way with 11 additional farmers adopting SRI methods.
These 11 farmers will be further trained on SRI methods and provide necessary support wherever they require. SRI manual will be developed as part of the larger efforts towards building farmers’ capacity and continue to up-scale SRI in the coming years. It also aligns with the government’s target of enhancing rice sufficiency by 15% during the 12th five year plan.
More than 100 volunteers from Jigme Namgyel Engineering College (JNEC) and Chokyi Gyatso Institute (CGI) including SJI staff took part in a day long pebbles collection work. We have approximately collected more than 2 truckloads of pebbles from an area of 2 ½ acres.
SRI project is funded by Bhutan Foundation.
Reciting Karma Yoga prayer lead by Mr. Dawa – SJI staff.
From where does our food on a plate comes from? This is exactly what students are learning here.
Appreciating the value of local food.
Learning through process.
Think globally, and act locally.
Healthy refreshment.
Eat Organic, Eat Safe, Eat Fresh, Eat Local, Eat Fair and Eat True – Mindfully prepared food.
