For a person like me who has to be correct always, I would love to see our system a little systematic.
ECB not informing us as desired...lol
Jun 21, 2011
Jun 1, 2011
Anti-Corruption Act 2011
An almost unanimous Act
Only one of the 67 members present in the house voted ‘no’
The only nay sayer
Anti Corruption (Amendment) Bill 31 May, 2011 - Following a brief discussion on the Anti Corruption amendment bill, 2010, Parliament yesterday passed the bill as the Anti Corruption Act 2011.
Of the 67 Parliament members, excluding the speaker, present at the hall, 66 voted ‘yes’ to endorse the bill as an Act.
Penalty Amount involved
Second degree felony more than Nu 1.2M
Third degree felony Nu 1M- Nu 1.2M
Fourth degree felony Nu 540,000-1M
Misdemeanour Nu 252,000-540,000
The only member to vote ‘no’, Chukha assembly representative Ugay Tshering said he voted so because the provisions contained in the amendment bill were more or less similar to those of the previous Act.
Some holding eminent positions in society, who were smart enough to wash the trails of their misdeeds and probably cognisant of the anti-corruption laws, he said, refrained from falling prey to actions that would be deemed corrupt.
“Therefore, there are very few high profile cases,” he said, adding a majority of the Bhutanese caught in corruption cases were common people.
“There is an earnest need for better education for the ordinary people,” he said.
The decision comes after the National Assembly speaker last week asked the joint committee to further review and incorporate necessary changes the members suggested, following the joint committee’s recommendations presented to the house.
While many parliamentarians last week agreed that the fourth degree felony was too harsh a penalty for people caught in small time corruption cases, a majority were for the harshest of sanctions for cases involving misuse of significant amounts of state funds.
Bearing in mind the suggestions from the floor, the joint committee further amended the penalties they had initially recommended in several sections.
Minimum penalty for bribery of various types involving public servants and people in the private sector and issues of embezzlement was reduced to a misdemeanour.
It was a fourth degree felony in the committee’s earlier recommendation.
The maximum penalty, however, in keeping with a majority of the member’s submissions, was increased from third degree felony to second.
It further specifies that second-degree felony would apply in cases where the money involved exceeds Nu 1.2M, or the “total amount of minimum wage at the time of the crime for the period of 35 years”.
The rationale for multiplying a Nu 3,000 monthly minimum wage by 35 years to reach Nu 1.2M was based on section 287 of the country’s penal code.
For a case to be booked under third degree felony, a Parliament member explained the amount involved has to be between more than Nu 1M and Nu 1.2M, and to be classified under fourth degree felony, the amount should be between Nu 540,000 and more than Nu 1M.
For misdemeanour, the amount spells between Nu 252,000 and Nu 540,000 or between a month and three years prison term, instead of three to five years initially.
Bribery cases in bids and contracts, which some members thought was one of the major channels, where the government lost a significant chunk of its borrowed money, the minimum penalty was decided as a fourth degree felony.
Lhuentse’s assembly member Karma Rangdol said, to stop corruption for good in the country, it was of utmost importance that, for big corruption cases, penalties go beyond life imprisonment, if possible.
“That’ll drill some fear into the hearts of people, who will think twice before siphoning off substantial public money,” he said, adding many Bhutanese holding eminent positions misused public funds intelligently to never be nabbed.
“Some of them must be laughing at us, while we deliberate the penalties here today,” he said.
By Samten Wangchuk
Only one of the 67 members present in the house voted ‘no’
The only nay sayer
Anti Corruption (Amendment) Bill 31 May, 2011 - Following a brief discussion on the Anti Corruption amendment bill, 2010, Parliament yesterday passed the bill as the Anti Corruption Act 2011.
Of the 67 Parliament members, excluding the speaker, present at the hall, 66 voted ‘yes’ to endorse the bill as an Act.
Penalty Amount involved
Second degree felony more than Nu 1.2M
Third degree felony Nu 1M- Nu 1.2M
Fourth degree felony Nu 540,000-1M
Misdemeanour Nu 252,000-540,000
The only member to vote ‘no’, Chukha assembly representative Ugay Tshering said he voted so because the provisions contained in the amendment bill were more or less similar to those of the previous Act.
Some holding eminent positions in society, who were smart enough to wash the trails of their misdeeds and probably cognisant of the anti-corruption laws, he said, refrained from falling prey to actions that would be deemed corrupt.
“Therefore, there are very few high profile cases,” he said, adding a majority of the Bhutanese caught in corruption cases were common people.
“There is an earnest need for better education for the ordinary people,” he said.
The decision comes after the National Assembly speaker last week asked the joint committee to further review and incorporate necessary changes the members suggested, following the joint committee’s recommendations presented to the house.
While many parliamentarians last week agreed that the fourth degree felony was too harsh a penalty for people caught in small time corruption cases, a majority were for the harshest of sanctions for cases involving misuse of significant amounts of state funds.
Bearing in mind the suggestions from the floor, the joint committee further amended the penalties they had initially recommended in several sections.
Minimum penalty for bribery of various types involving public servants and people in the private sector and issues of embezzlement was reduced to a misdemeanour.
It was a fourth degree felony in the committee’s earlier recommendation.
The maximum penalty, however, in keeping with a majority of the member’s submissions, was increased from third degree felony to second.
It further specifies that second-degree felony would apply in cases where the money involved exceeds Nu 1.2M, or the “total amount of minimum wage at the time of the crime for the period of 35 years”.
The rationale for multiplying a Nu 3,000 monthly minimum wage by 35 years to reach Nu 1.2M was based on section 287 of the country’s penal code.
For a case to be booked under third degree felony, a Parliament member explained the amount involved has to be between more than Nu 1M and Nu 1.2M, and to be classified under fourth degree felony, the amount should be between Nu 540,000 and more than Nu 1M.
For misdemeanour, the amount spells between Nu 252,000 and Nu 540,000 or between a month and three years prison term, instead of three to five years initially.
Bribery cases in bids and contracts, which some members thought was one of the major channels, where the government lost a significant chunk of its borrowed money, the minimum penalty was decided as a fourth degree felony.
Lhuentse’s assembly member Karma Rangdol said, to stop corruption for good in the country, it was of utmost importance that, for big corruption cases, penalties go beyond life imprisonment, if possible.
“That’ll drill some fear into the hearts of people, who will think twice before siphoning off substantial public money,” he said, adding many Bhutanese holding eminent positions misused public funds intelligently to never be nabbed.
“Some of them must be laughing at us, while we deliberate the penalties here today,” he said.
By Samten Wangchuk
May 19, 2011
Apr 22, 2011
Fun Facts
1. A car traveling at 80 km/h uses half its fuel to overcome wind resistance.
2. Chimps are the only animals that can recognize themselves in a mirror.
3. Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.
4. Sheryl Crow's two front teeth are fake
5. Martha Stewart became a billionaire while in prison
6. A pound of potato chips costs 200 times more than a pound of potatoes.
7. Agaricus mushrooms are the most common variety prepackaged in supermarkets, available fresh, canned or frozen.
8. Cashew nut shells contain oil that is extremely irritating to human skin.
9. The average office worker spends 50 minutes a day looking for lost files and other items.
10. Onions have no flavor, only a smell.
2. Chimps are the only animals that can recognize themselves in a mirror.
3. Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.
4. Sheryl Crow's two front teeth are fake
5. Martha Stewart became a billionaire while in prison
6. A pound of potato chips costs 200 times more than a pound of potatoes.
7. Agaricus mushrooms are the most common variety prepackaged in supermarkets, available fresh, canned or frozen.
8. Cashew nut shells contain oil that is extremely irritating to human skin.
9. The average office worker spends 50 minutes a day looking for lost files and other items.
10. Onions have no flavor, only a smell.
Apr 13, 2011
Gud Morning
I had a wonderful spritual night. My mind finds peace when ever i find Dzongsar Jamyang Khentse Rimpoche speaking. Having said that I watched IPL as well. So it was a tense night too...and right in the morning I followed Warnie and Elizabeth Hurley on Twitter. Its fun to see celebs tweet like kids. It looks like a good day. Umm at the moment i am compiling my sector report to submit to the 7th session of the 1st Parliament scheduled to be held from 20th of May 2011 and as usual Hon'ble prime minster will be making a state of Nation Report. This year since it also happens to be a mid vision 2020 and completion of Mid term review, the report should capture acheivements on aspirations of vision 2020 besides 10th plan policy objectives..so its a little difficult for me....
Take care and have a good day folks
Take care and have a good day folks
Apr 11, 2011
Weather Report
Wangdue is becoming warmer and warmer. The good thing is we received some early showers. I am reading a book Statistical procedures for Agriculture Research by Gomez and Gomez..Its a nice book and a must read for a researcher. With some flips i m understanding something. Hopefully by the end of the 600 page..I should understand something
Jan 27, 2011
Away
I will be away from my desk the next whole week...I want to spend some quality time with my family...The choku is around and its a good opportunity for all the relatives to gather. After two days of the religious puja, the mood will still be festive and even more wonderful with the Bhutanese New Year around.
Namlo Sar tshe la Tashi Delek...Happy Losar
Warmest Regards
Namlo Sar tshe la Tashi Delek...Happy Losar
Warmest Regards
Rabi Crops
The Rabi crops are growing nicely...except for the seed production of Mustard where it seemed to be affected by Aphids...i might visit Ap Dophus place at sha Palukha may be tomorrow..He is a very progressive farmer i am told and we have a mustard trial at his place....lol
Jan 17, 2011
Fever
I played hours of tennis in the cold winter breeze. I thought it would be good for my body but turned out just to be the opposite. May be I did it so heavily and in that process I caught a very bad fever. For two days I dint know how to behave. The body ached and I was literally bed ridden for two days.
The food lacked taste and my throat pained like hell but even in that process i finished a book. Two states by Chetan Bhagat. I think my throat is comfortable now and I am back to work. will plan my work for the next six months and yeah looking forward to playing tennis again and of course watch the Australian Open with great joy
Good day
The food lacked taste and my throat pained like hell but even in that process i finished a book. Two states by Chetan Bhagat. I think my throat is comfortable now and I am back to work. will plan my work for the next six months and yeah looking forward to playing tennis again and of course watch the Australian Open with great joy
Good day
Jan 10, 2011
M really thinking
I am really thinking, really thinking to shift and thinking if shifting will help me plan and help me in buying a small car
IPL
The weekend was spent watching the IPL auctions. Strange Humans are also auctioned. But at the end of the day all team looks well balanced and all the franchises were trying to get the combination right. I was particularly keened at the KKR squad....looking forward to a very entertaining season 4
Jan 3, 2011
May your Soul Rest in Peace
One of the nicest person I ever met in my life and at this point in time its even hard to comprehend your death. I have so many fond memories with you and that will help me in my grief but i am shocked..totally....In friendship and sorrow
May your souls rest in PEACE..
May your souls rest in PEACE..
Dec 23, 2010
Another Green Revolution needed
President Pratibha Patil on Wednesday said the country needed another Green Revolution as the population growth is set to increase on already scarce resources.
"The land is limited but the demand for foodgrains has been increasing consistently.The Green Revolution enabled us to meet the rising demands so far, but now in the 21st century there is a need to usher in a new Green Revolution," said Patil, while addressing the V National Conference on KVK-2010, organised jointly by Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur and Indian Council of Agriculture at Mohanlal Sukhadia University auditorium.
She said dryland farming could be the cradle of the second Green Revolution. She began her speech recalling Mohan Singh Mehta, an educationist from Udaipur, who proposed the Krishi Vigyan Kendra when he was the head of ICAR committee.
Since then, KVKs have been established and they are working today from Kargil to Car Nicobar. Patil said by 2050 India's population would be 1.6 billion.
"We have to plan for the food requirements of such a large population," she said.
The President said strategies to make small holdings more productive should be made. A farmer is a stakeholder in every sphere of agriculture, she added.Their rights need to be protected. She narrated her experience at Syrian Centre of Agriculture and suggested Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar to visit that and plan accordingly. She said this is the decade of innovations and the farm innovations made should be cost-effective and locally planned.
The President honoured KVK Coonoor, KVK Kanchipuram and KVK Cuddalore for their outstanding performance.Three innovative farmers Chandra Shekhar Singh, Nand Kumar Shankarlal Jadhav and Surjeet Singh were also honoured by the President.
Union minister for agriculture Sharad Pawar annonced that all districts of Rajasthan which do not have a KVK so far will be sanctioned one by the Centre. At the request of chief minister Ashok Gehlot to sanction one Central university to Rajasthan, Sharad Pawar said that agriculture is a state issue so he would not intervene in the affair of the state but if the state government decides to open one, the Centre will provide all possible help. He claimed the agriculture sector will grow at a rate higher than 4% this year. He expressed the need to check the post-harvest losses.
Shivraj Patil, Governor of Punjab and Rajasthan, talked about measures to be adopted to develop agriculture. He said that the amount of known knowledge is much more than the knowledge used. He said that the available knowledge must be used to its full and researches to discover unknown knowledge should also go on.He said that each district should have at least one KVK.Private agencies and corporates should also help in setting up KVKs ,he added.
Union Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister, CP Joshi, appealed the KVK s to provide technical knowhow to those agencies and officers who are implementing and planning Mahatma Gandhi NREGA which has a budget of 40,000 crores.He said that to ensure national growth rate above 10% the share of Agriculture in GDP needs to be increased upto 6% to 8%.
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also remembered Mohan Singh Mehta and said that the latest technique in agriculture must reach the poorest of the poor farmers. He called for the use of IT in agriculture and said that without E-Governance there cannot be Good Governance. He pleaded before the Union Agriculture to give generous grants to the state of Rajasthan as it is an arid land and the villages are scattered which increases the cost of plan execution. He demanded one central Agricultural University for Rajasthan and more funds for already existing Universities.
"The land is limited but the demand for foodgrains has been increasing consistently.The Green Revolution enabled us to meet the rising demands so far, but now in the 21st century there is a need to usher in a new Green Revolution," said Patil, while addressing the V National Conference on KVK-2010, organised jointly by Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur and Indian Council of Agriculture at Mohanlal Sukhadia University auditorium.
She said dryland farming could be the cradle of the second Green Revolution. She began her speech recalling Mohan Singh Mehta, an educationist from Udaipur, who proposed the Krishi Vigyan Kendra when he was the head of ICAR committee.
Since then, KVKs have been established and they are working today from Kargil to Car Nicobar. Patil said by 2050 India's population would be 1.6 billion.
"We have to plan for the food requirements of such a large population," she said.
The President said strategies to make small holdings more productive should be made. A farmer is a stakeholder in every sphere of agriculture, she added.Their rights need to be protected. She narrated her experience at Syrian Centre of Agriculture and suggested Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar to visit that and plan accordingly. She said this is the decade of innovations and the farm innovations made should be cost-effective and locally planned.
The President honoured KVK Coonoor, KVK Kanchipuram and KVK Cuddalore for their outstanding performance.Three innovative farmers Chandra Shekhar Singh, Nand Kumar Shankarlal Jadhav and Surjeet Singh were also honoured by the President.
Union minister for agriculture Sharad Pawar annonced that all districts of Rajasthan which do not have a KVK so far will be sanctioned one by the Centre. At the request of chief minister Ashok Gehlot to sanction one Central university to Rajasthan, Sharad Pawar said that agriculture is a state issue so he would not intervene in the affair of the state but if the state government decides to open one, the Centre will provide all possible help. He claimed the agriculture sector will grow at a rate higher than 4% this year. He expressed the need to check the post-harvest losses.
Shivraj Patil, Governor of Punjab and Rajasthan, talked about measures to be adopted to develop agriculture. He said that the amount of known knowledge is much more than the knowledge used. He said that the available knowledge must be used to its full and researches to discover unknown knowledge should also go on.He said that each district should have at least one KVK.Private agencies and corporates should also help in setting up KVKs ,he added.
Union Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister, CP Joshi, appealed the KVK s to provide technical knowhow to those agencies and officers who are implementing and planning Mahatma Gandhi NREGA which has a budget of 40,000 crores.He said that to ensure national growth rate above 10% the share of Agriculture in GDP needs to be increased upto 6% to 8%.
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also remembered Mohan Singh Mehta and said that the latest technique in agriculture must reach the poorest of the poor farmers. He called for the use of IT in agriculture and said that without E-Governance there cannot be Good Governance. He pleaded before the Union Agriculture to give generous grants to the state of Rajasthan as it is an arid land and the villages are scattered which increases the cost of plan execution. He demanded one central Agricultural University for Rajasthan and more funds for already existing Universities.
Nov 26, 2010
kookobora ball
Brisbane, Nov.24 (ANI): Could a cricket ball be the difference between England retaining or losing the Ashes?
The answer to that question comes in the form of England coach Andy Flower, who has instructed his fast bowlers to become accustomed to the Kookaburra, the ball of choice in Australia, for the past five months.
England, according to the BBC, has been use to the Duke cricket ball, and bowling coach David Saker wants his bowlers to focus on old-fashioned principles.
James Anderson's unrivalled ability to manipulate the ball, to make it swing in or out to a right-handed batsman with a subtle change of grip and wrist position, earned him 23 wickets against Pakistan in the summer at a measly average of just 13.74, one wicket every 36 deliveries.
England fans will be salivating at the prospect of a repeat in the Ashes but commentators have been more cautious.
England use a hand-stitched ball manufactured by Kent-based company Dukes while Australia, and most of the Test-playing world, utilise the Kookaburra "Turf" ball made in Victoria.
Side by side and these two balls are almost identical - bits of cork wrapped in string encased in red leather stitched together by thread. But there are differences - and significant ones too.
"The Dukes ball tends to be slightly darker in colour," former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie told BBC Sport.
"A brand new Kookaburra swings immediately whereas the Dukes probably swings more from about six to 10 overs old."
The seam, the stitching around the middle of the ball, is key. it acts as a 'rudder' for the fast bowler, enabling them to move the ball in the air depending on their grip.
The overhead conditions play an enormous factor in the condition of the ball. The lusher, greener outfields of England, kept verdant by the inevitable summer rain showers, help to preserve the Dukes ball after the initial sheen has worn off.
In complete contrast, the sun-baked Australian pitches are hard and abrasive, which quickly scuffs up the Kookaburra and its brand-new sheen, which means any opportunity for swing must be seized within the first 10 to 15 overs. (ANI)
The answer to that question comes in the form of England coach Andy Flower, who has instructed his fast bowlers to become accustomed to the Kookaburra, the ball of choice in Australia, for the past five months.
England, according to the BBC, has been use to the Duke cricket ball, and bowling coach David Saker wants his bowlers to focus on old-fashioned principles.
James Anderson's unrivalled ability to manipulate the ball, to make it swing in or out to a right-handed batsman with a subtle change of grip and wrist position, earned him 23 wickets against Pakistan in the summer at a measly average of just 13.74, one wicket every 36 deliveries.
England fans will be salivating at the prospect of a repeat in the Ashes but commentators have been more cautious.
England use a hand-stitched ball manufactured by Kent-based company Dukes while Australia, and most of the Test-playing world, utilise the Kookaburra "Turf" ball made in Victoria.
Side by side and these two balls are almost identical - bits of cork wrapped in string encased in red leather stitched together by thread. But there are differences - and significant ones too.
"The Dukes ball tends to be slightly darker in colour," former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie told BBC Sport.
"A brand new Kookaburra swings immediately whereas the Dukes probably swings more from about six to 10 overs old."
The seam, the stitching around the middle of the ball, is key. it acts as a 'rudder' for the fast bowler, enabling them to move the ball in the air depending on their grip.
The overhead conditions play an enormous factor in the condition of the ball. The lusher, greener outfields of England, kept verdant by the inevitable summer rain showers, help to preserve the Dukes ball after the initial sheen has worn off.
In complete contrast, the sun-baked Australian pitches are hard and abrasive, which quickly scuffs up the Kookaburra and its brand-new sheen, which means any opportunity for swing must be seized within the first 10 to 15 overs. (ANI)
Oct 22, 2010
Last Day
Today is the last day of the SPSS training and I have every reasons to be happy. The only good thing about this training was the food...Happy Weekends folks
Oct 21, 2010
Day 4
Thimphu is incredibly getting cold and the rain particularly during such times is making my stay boring...ufffff
Oct 19, 2010
SPSS
I will be out of my desk for about a week. In case of emergency, Please contact me at twangchen@rcbajo.gov.bt
Oct 12, 2010
Rice Blast
Back to Office Report of our tour to Hesokha, under Gase Tshowom
Submitted by: Sangay Wangdi
Farming Systems
Tshering Wangchen
Field Crops
Upon the submission of field inspection report on rice blast at Hesokha by the Gewog Extension Agent, a surveillance visit was carried out on the 6th of October 2010 in order to understand the ground reality and find solutions to the problem.
Complete field inspection was carried out to find out the problems. The day long tour covered all the areas that were reported to be infested by rice blast.
Sr No Person involved Sectors
1 Mr. Sangay Wangdi Farming Systems
2 Tshering Wangchen Field Crops
The problems of the reported locality were found to be severe and since the crops have already crossed dough stage and are almost ready to harvest. It is too late to act this year. The varieties under cultivation are as follows and the status of the disease is also given below.
Location Beneficiaries Area (Acres) Variety Years under cultivation Damage
Severity
Hesokha 8 50 Khangma Maap 11 heavy
Tongchekha 3 15 Khangma Maap 2 Not seen
Tonglopji 9 30 Toebikachum - Slight
Shatsokha 2 1.3 Selikachum 4 Heavy
Total 22 96.30
Table reference: AEO, Gasetshowom
Rice Blast
Rice blast is one of the most important diseases of rice and occurs in all the rice growing areas. Infection is more likely after long periods of rain or high humidity with little or no wind movements. And since Hesokha frequently receives heavy rain and remains moist most of the time and as far as our understanding goes, this year we received heavy rain which provided optimum conditions for disease development. Besides most of the fields are covered by dense vegetations which further ignites the mycelium.
Recommendations:
The crop was too late for chemical control this year. As prophylaxis the farmers were advised to change their infected seeds in the coming season. The farmers demanded the seeds either from the Dzongkhag or the Research Centre to which we suggested community based seed production techniques. Since the fields were heavily infected, we also felt the need to change their seed and the lists of individual households in Hesokha are given below.
1. Yangka
2. Kinley Pem
3. Kinley Om (Chipon)
4. Phub Zam
5. Kinlay Dem
6. Sangchum
7. Jang Bhuthri
8. Chathem
9. Sutu
10. Sangay Dem
11. Khandu Om
12. Chimi
Although not promised we suggested that we can look for possibilities to supply them some seeds and then the community can multiply the seeds after that. The farmers were also told that training on seed treatment with expertise from Bajo will also be given but for that to happen; the extension agent must follow up time and again with the center. The farmers are even ready to buy the seeds from the government. We also requested the extension agent to give a copy of crop cut data.
And to see the adaptation of our varieties, the farmers were asked if they can provide us a terrace for us to see the adaptability of our varieties. Khangma Maap, a blast tolerant variety is still preferred by some farmers although there are lots of ambiguities among themselves, so a careful study will be carried out. The seed demand list is given above and we should see if we can supply them the seeds or not.
Submitted by: Sangay Wangdi
Farming Systems
Tshering Wangchen
Field Crops
Upon the submission of field inspection report on rice blast at Hesokha by the Gewog Extension Agent, a surveillance visit was carried out on the 6th of October 2010 in order to understand the ground reality and find solutions to the problem.
Complete field inspection was carried out to find out the problems. The day long tour covered all the areas that were reported to be infested by rice blast.
Sr No Person involved Sectors
1 Mr. Sangay Wangdi Farming Systems
2 Tshering Wangchen Field Crops
The problems of the reported locality were found to be severe and since the crops have already crossed dough stage and are almost ready to harvest. It is too late to act this year. The varieties under cultivation are as follows and the status of the disease is also given below.
Location Beneficiaries Area (Acres) Variety Years under cultivation Damage
Severity
Hesokha 8 50 Khangma Maap 11 heavy
Tongchekha 3 15 Khangma Maap 2 Not seen
Tonglopji 9 30 Toebikachum - Slight
Shatsokha 2 1.3 Selikachum 4 Heavy
Total 22 96.30
Table reference: AEO, Gasetshowom
Rice Blast
Rice blast is one of the most important diseases of rice and occurs in all the rice growing areas. Infection is more likely after long periods of rain or high humidity with little or no wind movements. And since Hesokha frequently receives heavy rain and remains moist most of the time and as far as our understanding goes, this year we received heavy rain which provided optimum conditions for disease development. Besides most of the fields are covered by dense vegetations which further ignites the mycelium.
Recommendations:
The crop was too late for chemical control this year. As prophylaxis the farmers were advised to change their infected seeds in the coming season. The farmers demanded the seeds either from the Dzongkhag or the Research Centre to which we suggested community based seed production techniques. Since the fields were heavily infected, we also felt the need to change their seed and the lists of individual households in Hesokha are given below.
1. Yangka
2. Kinley Pem
3. Kinley Om (Chipon)
4. Phub Zam
5. Kinlay Dem
6. Sangchum
7. Jang Bhuthri
8. Chathem
9. Sutu
10. Sangay Dem
11. Khandu Om
12. Chimi
Although not promised we suggested that we can look for possibilities to supply them some seeds and then the community can multiply the seeds after that. The farmers were also told that training on seed treatment with expertise from Bajo will also be given but for that to happen; the extension agent must follow up time and again with the center. The farmers are even ready to buy the seeds from the government. We also requested the extension agent to give a copy of crop cut data.
And to see the adaptation of our varieties, the farmers were asked if they can provide us a terrace for us to see the adaptability of our varieties. Khangma Maap, a blast tolerant variety is still preferred by some farmers although there are lots of ambiguities among themselves, so a careful study will be carried out. The seed demand list is given above and we should see if we can supply them the seeds or not.
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