agriculture
Yarjaywung farmers undertake mass dragon fruit plantation as oranges fade
As climate change continues to affect traditional orchards, farmers of Yarjaywung Chiwog in Pema Gatshel are turning to new alternatives. With orange trees drying...
New irrigation system revives farming in Khangma Chiwog
An integrated irrigation water supply system has brought renewed hope and opportunity to farmers in Khangma Chiwog in Pema Gatshel. Once crippled by chronic...
Five South Asian countries collaborate on AI governance framework
The world has reached a critical stage in digital governance. Governments are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to improve public service delivery and policymaking....
Mandarins thrive in Monggar’s Tongla Village
Rising temperatures have caused problems elsewhere, but in Kengkhar Gewog’s Tongla village in Monggar, they have been a blessing. Mandarins, once rare here, now...
BLDCL eggs at lower price struggle to meet market demand, prices remain high
Egg prices in the local market continue to remain at a high. In Thimphu, retail prices still exceed five hundred ngultrum per tray. In...
Beekeeping training to open new livelihood opportunities for farmers of Mikuri Village, Pema Gatshel.
The gentle hum of honeybees may soon become a new source of income for farmers of Mikuri Village in Dungmin, Pema Gatshel. A week-long...