Investigation of agricultural systems and ways of knowing in Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan : outcomes of research undertaken by the Samdrup Jongkhar Initiative (2011-15)

Files

IDL-54454.pdf (1.7 MB)

Date

2015-04

Authors

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

Samdrup Jongkhar Initiative

Abstract

Based on the complex intricacies uncovered through this research, the future responsibility of the Samdrup Jongkhar Initiative may be most effective as a facilitator between farmers and agricultural extension officers, paying particular attention to the role that religion plays in agricultural decision-making, building individual capacity, and forging collaborative relationships. The research documents traditional agricultural knowledge and agroecological practices, knowledge gained through organic agriculture training programmes, and the perspectives of farmers. Training in improved organic farming methods included: soil fertility and pest management, composting, seed storage, organization of co-operatives, terracing, and rainwater harvesting.

Description

Draft

Keywords

BHUTAN, ORGANIC AGRICULTURE, FARMING SYSTEMS, AGROECOLOGY, FOOD SECURITY, TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION, GOVERNMENT ROLE, PLACE BASED RESEARCH, DECISION MAKING, PARTICIPATORY DEVELOPMENT

Citation

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/10625/54454

DOI

Collections

IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
Research Results (CP) / Résultats de recherches (PC)