The Accelerate Food Production Programme, one of the initiatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization, was launched in Bhutan in 1989. #FAO8 #archives

Bhutan is unlocking new pathways to sustainable growth! At today’s #MindfulFutures workshop, 4 business cases & financing strategies were explored to support Bhutan's #13FYP & #SDGs. The initiative is supported by the Joint SDG Fund, @FAOBhutan, RCO @unbhutan & @UNICEF

The in-country Technical Expert Review (TER) for Bhutan’s 1st Biennial Transparency Report (BTR1) is underway (6–10 Oct 2025). FAO, with DECC supports this GEF-funded process to strengthen transparency and #climateaction under the Paris Agreement. 🌏💚

Under FAO’s #OCOP initiative, 🇧🇹 has identified quinoa as its #SAP. Farmers are improving production and market access, turning quinoa into a nutritious, high-value crop that for #BetterNutrition and #BetterLife. #FoodHeroes #FAO80

Dhur-Tandingang Buckwheat Flour is made from a rare, bitter buckwheat grown only in the highlands of Bumthang. Now recognized as a #GI product of 🇧🇹, it’s a symbol of local pride and heritage for Tashi Lhendup. #foodheroes #fao80

Bhutan’s Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock, in partnership with FAO & EU TAAS, is hosting a 5-day training to strengthen officials’ skills in calculating the Cost of Production. 45 experts from all 20 Dzongkhags are participating to improve farm profits and policies.

During #UNGA80, @FAODG led a high-level delegation to New York, engaging in multilateral meetings and strategic dialogues to advance global food security and the transformation of agrifood systems. 📸Check out the photo story➡️ https://t.co/AUnStxRogs

🇧🇹 Bhutan debuts at Milan Fashion Week 2025 with "Made in Italy Meets Bhutan," showcasing our textiles and artisans. A proud moment for culture and sustainability! 🌍✨ #BhutanAtMilan #FashionForChange #Milan2025

Food is our future. #WorldFoodDay 2025 calls for global collaboration to build a peaceful, sustainable & food-secure world. Let’s act #HandInHand — across borders, sectors & generations— for better foods & a better future. https://t.co/6nm40UiUYJ #FAO80 #FoodHeroes #4Betters

🇧🇹 With FAO & EU-TAAS support, Bhutan launched the Pig & Poultry Farm Registration System—already 5,000+ farms registered—and the Livestock Development Strategy 2024 to boost climate-smart, resilient & productive farming. 🐖🐓 #FAO80 #Bhutan

Tune in to @StellaJeanRoma's new collection, co-created with Bhutanese women artisans and designers, launching @MilanWeek on 27 Sept at 13.30 CEST Part of @UNMountains’s Fashion for Fragile Ecosystems project, supported by @cooperazione_it @FAOBhutan #ForWomenForNations

MoAL & FAO, under the EU TAAS project, are holding a 3-day training (Sept 25–27) to boost livestock officials’ skills in identifying & studying native grasses for better rangeland management. 12 participants from key institutions & highland geogs are joining.”

The first Rhizobium Laboratory in the 🇧🇹 was inaugurated in Serbithang by FAO Programme Officer Ms Daphne Mattravers. #FAO80 #Bhutan #FAO

In 1985, FAO declared the International Year of the Forests to promote forest #conservation globally. Bhutan celebrated with essay and painting contests, and a tree planting event attended by officials, diplomats, and FAO officials. #FAO80 #Bhutan #Forests

Join the "One-Child, One-Egg" school cook contest! Show your creativity for healthier kids. Scan the QR code Deadline: October 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM Winners announced on World Food Day, October 16 with prizes! Open to cooks in OCOE schools. #OneChildOneEgg #Betternutrition

25 supervisors & extension workers were trained on #seedproduction, storage, & #certification at CARD, Wangdue. Part of the FAO/DANIDA “Improved Seed Production” project in 🇧🇹 #FAO #Bhutan #Seeds #FAO80

🥚🇧🇹 FAO & RGoB launched “One-Child, One-Egg” in 343 schools—giving every child 1 egg a day, 5 days a week for better nutrition & learning. 🎨 Kids (PP–VI) from OCOE schools: join our WFD poster contest! Deadline: Oct 10. 🏆 Winners on Oct 16! 👉 https://t.co/rfnZqHP340

FAO’s support for 🇧🇹 mushroom journey began in 1984! With #FAO expert guidance, the National Mushroom Project collected 150+ local varieties & introduced oyster mushrooms from across the world, proving them perfect for Bhutan’s farms. #FAO80 #Bhutan #Mushroom #UN

FAO 🇧🇹& DoL trained 100+ farmers on biodigester use, turning animal waste into clean energy. Supported by EU-TAAS, the training builds skills to install & manage biogas, boosting energy security, income & sustainability. 🇧🇹🇪🇺 #Biogas #CleanEnergy

On #SouthSouthCooperation Day, let’s reaffirm that no region, country, community or farmer is left behind. We must scale powerful innovations of Global South further, faster & more equitably, & together realize promise of cooperation to advance #FoodSecurity for all. #4Betters