National Plant Protection Centre

23/09/2026

Happy Blessed Rainy Day from the NPPC Family

May the gentle rain bring peace to your heart, freshness to your surroundings, and blessings to your home. May every drop wash away worries and bring new hope, happiness, and prosperity.

Wishing everyone a beautiful, peaceful, and blessed rainy day.

With warm wishes,
National Plant Protection Centre (NPPC) Family

21/09/2026

Happy Thimphu Tshechu 2026

Wishing everyone a Happy and Blessed Thimphu Tshechu 2026.

May the sacred blessings bring peace, happiness, good health and prosperity to all. May we continue to cherish and preserve our rich cultural heritage, traditions and values for generations to come.

Tashi Delek to everyone celebrating Thimphu Tshechu!

18/09/2026

Request for Feedback

NPPC is preparing a Project Concept Note for a new AFACI project on standardized migratory pest surveillance and integrated pest management (IPM)

As part of the project, two horticultural pests need to be selected for IPM development and field validation over the three-year project period.

We would appreciate your views on which TWO pests should be prioritized for Bhutan, considering their current importance, occurrence, management gaps, and feasibility for field validation.

Options:

1. Phthorimaea absoluta (Tuta absoluta) – Tomato leaf miner
2. Spodoptera litura – To***co cutworm
3. Bactrocera dorsalis – Oriental fruit fly
4. Diaphorina citri – Asian citrus psyllid

Please select TWO options and, if possible, share a brief reason for your choice.

Thank you for your support and input.

12/09/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Tashi Yangzome Dorji

The National Plant Protection Centre (NPPC) extends our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Tashi Yangzome Dorji on her appointment as the Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL).

We wish Her Honour Dr. Tashi Yangzome Dorji every success and fulfilment in her new responsibility as Secretary of MoAL. We look forward to her continued leadership in advancing Bhutan’s agriculture and livestock sector.

Tashi Delek and Congratulations, Dr. Tashi Yangzome Dorji!

— National Plant Protection Centre (NPPC)

09/09/2026

𝐀 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐠𝐲𝐞𝐥

The National Plant Protection Centre (NPPC) joins the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock in expressing our deepest appreciation and gratitude to Dasho Thinley Namgyel as he completes his five-year tenure as Secretary of the Ministry on 8 September 2026.

As an institution under the Ministry, NPPC deeply values the guidance, support, and encouragement extended by Dasho towards plant protection, agricultural research, and the delivery of effective services to our farmers. His commitment to strengthening Bhutan’s agricultural sector will remain a valued part of the Ministry’s journey.

On behalf of the management and staff of the National Plant Protection Centre, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dasho Thinley Namgyel for his distinguished service, leadership, and invaluable contributions.

Tashi Delek, Dasho.

We wish you continued good health, happiness, fulfilment, and every success in the journey ahead.

07/09/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧–𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐅𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Universal Hybrid Fence, implemented under the Community-based Human-Wildlife Conflict Management Project with funding support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), was inaugurated on 6–7 September 2026.

The inaugurated sites include:

📍 Dawakha, Toedwang Gewog, Punakha

Fence length: 4.8 km

Area protected: 185 acres

Benefiting 51 landowners

📍 Ngalakha, Rubesa Gewog, Wangdue Phodrang

Fence length: 2.3 km

Area protected: 48 acres

Benefiting 17 landowners

The Universal Hybrid Fence is an important community-based intervention aimed at reducing human–wildlife conflict, protecting agricultural land and enhancing food security, while promoting harmonious coexistence between communities and wildlife.

The inauguration marks an important milestone in strengthening community resilience and protecting livelihoods through practical and sustainable human–wildlife conflict management solutions.

Funded by: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Implemented by: National Plant Protection Centre, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Royal Government of Bhutan

02/09/2026

Survey on Pesticide Calculation

The National Plant Protection Centre (NPPC) is conducting a short survey to understand the current practices and challenges in pesticide calculation and use.

We would appreciate your participation if you are a researcher, agriculture extension officer, farmer, pesticide applicator, plant protection professional, or anyone involved in pesticide use.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey:

🔗 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/7JhywikAQb?origin=lprLink

Your responses will help NPPC identify the current challenges and improve pesticide advisory services.

Thank you for your support.

Team Nppc Semtokha

28/08/2026

ONLINE PESTICIDE CALCULATOR — A SIMPLE TOOL FOR ACCURATE PESTICIDE USE

The National Plant Protection Centre has developed an online Pesticide Calculator to support agriculture extension officers and other users in making accurate and practical pesticide-use calculations.

The calculator helps users determine:

✅ Pesticide required per sprayer tank
✅ Water requirement per tank and per acre
✅ Number of tanks required for the area to be treated
✅ Number of pesticide bottles to purchase
✅ Estimated pesticide cost per acre and total cost
✅ A quick summary of application requirements

It also provides Pesticide Safety and Mixing Instructions to promote safer handling, preparation, and application of pesticides.

We invite agriculture extension officers and other users to try the calculator and share your comments and suggestions. Your feedback will help NPPC improve the tool and make it more useful and user-friendly.

Try the online Pesticide Calculator:

https://sgex44p3pv.zite.so

Simply select the pesticide, enter the area to be sprayed and sprayer tank size, and the calculator will automatically generate the required calculations.

Try it, test it, and let us know what you think

Team Nppc Semtokha

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20/08/2026

𝐅𝐀𝐎 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧

The National Plant Protection Centre (NPPC), Department of Agriculture, Royal Government of Bhutan, in collaboration with FAO Bhutan and ARDC Bajo, supported the mission of Dr. Yubak Dhoj GC, Senior Agriculture Officer (Plant Protection), FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (FAO-RAP), held from 17–20 August 2026 under the GCP/RAS/419/JPN-F project.

As part of the mission, Dr. Yubak delivered a presentation on “Strengthening and Modernising Bhutan’s National Plant Protection and Phytosanitary System”, highlighting opportunities to strengthen Bhutan’s plant health system, national capacities and phytosanitary services.

The presentation also covered FAO initiatives on Fall Armyworm mitigation in the Asia and Pacific region, with emphasis on strengthening surveillance, preparedness, technical capacity and sustainable pest management.

The mission included technical discussions with the Department of Agriculture, NPPC and FAO Bhutan, a visit to the National Plant Protection Referral Laboratory, and a field visit to Dapchegang, Guma Gewog, Punakha, where the team engaged with maize farmers and extension officials on Fall Armyworm management and pesticide susceptibility monitoring.

The mission provided an important platform for knowledge sharing, technical exchange and strengthening collaboration.

Our sincere appreciation to FAO Bhutan, Department of Agriculture, ARDC Bajo, extension colleagues and the farmers for their valuable support and participation.

07/08/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞-𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐁𝐑𝐃)
The National Plant Protection Centre (NPPC), Department of Agriculture (DoA), Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL), in collaboration with the Digital Services Transformation Division, GovTech Agency conducted a three-day Consultation Workshop on the Business Requirements Document (BRD) for the e-Pest System from 4–6 August 2026 at the Four Boutique Hotel, Punakha.

The workshop brought together 19 participants representing the five pilot Dzongkhags, Regional Plant Protection Officers (RPPOs)-ARDCs, NPPC, BA Consultant (GovTech) and GovTech officials.

The consultation sessions focused on refining key business processes, user requirements, system workflows, data elements, reporting mechanisms, user roles, access levels, and integration with existing Department of Agriculture (DoA) digital platforms. The discussions aimed to avoid system duplication, improve data interoperability, and ensure the development of a practical, user-friendly, and sustainable e-Pest System.

Participants reviewed and validated the BRD to ensure that the proposed system effectively addresses the operational requirements of pest surveillance and management stakeholders. The workshop outcomes will provide a foundation for the subsequent phases of system design, development, testing, and implementation.

Once operational, the e-Pest System will significantly strengthen Bhutan’s national pest surveillance and monitoring programme by enabling real-time pest data collection, improving data management and analysis, enhancing early warning and timely advisory services, and supporting evidence-based decision-making for effective and sustainable pest management.