In November 2023, the Centre supplied Laja Trout Farm in Laja Geog, Dagana, with 3,500 fingerlings as part of a subsidy initiative. This support has empowered the subsistence farm to produce 0.22 metric tons of table-sized fish. Today, Laja Trout Farm has successfully started marketing its fish, marking a significant milestone in its journey. In […]
June 14, 2024: The NRDCRLF family participated in the awareness program organized by Lhak-Sam, Bhutan Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS BNP+, a civil society organization committed to offering education and support to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS in Bhutan. We express our gratitude for hosting this enlightening event and for your efforts in […]
On June 11, 2024, the Director of the Department of Livestock visited the Centre as part of her scheduled program to attend the closing ceremony on Greenhouse Gas (GHS) workshop in Haa. The workshop participants accompanied the director during the visit. The visit included a detailed guided tour of the Centre’s facilities, highlighting several key […]
On May 19th, 2024, delegates from the Bhutan Agrifood Trade and Investment Forum (BATIF) conducted a comprehensive field visit to the National Research and Development Centre for Riverine and Lake Fisheries (NRDCR&LF) as part of their scheduled program in Haa. The visit provided an in-depth overview of the Centre’s mandates, its various functional units, and […]
On April 22, 2024, the Druk Sernya Trout Farm in Tsilungkha, Eusu geog, Haa successfully stocked 13,000 rainbow trout fingerlings, each averaging 70 grams in weight. The purpose of this initiative is to encourage and assist individual farmers, youth, and youth groups in rainbow trout farming to boost production. As part of this support, the […]
Dr. Alexy Tyutin, the Director of Thai Sturgeon Farm located in Hua Hin, Thailand, visited the National Research and Development Centre for Riverine and Lake Fisheries on April 3, 2024, During the visit, he was briefed on the current status of sturgeons (Acipenser baerii) in Bhutan, followed by discussions on strengthening sturgeon farming in the […]
A simple Khadar ceremony was organized at NRDCR&LF for four staff. The management would like to congratulate them for their well deserved promotion. We look forward to your continued leadership and success.(L-R): Mr. Tenzin Tashi (Sr.ES-l), Mr. Changlu (Deputy Chief Livestock Production Officer), Mrs. Kencho Choden (Sr.Technician-II) & Mr. kinley Dorji (Sr.ES-I).
The NRDCR&LF family is pleased to welcome three new members to the Centre: Ms. Tshering Zangmo, Livestock Production Officer (LPO) has a Bachelor’s Degree in Fishery Science from College of Fishery Science, Andhra Pradesh, India, Mr. Karma Loday (Driver) and Mr. Dal Bdr. Rai (ESP). The management extends a heartfelt well come to our new […]