Women turn abandoned school into farming project in Bhutan
What was once an abandoned institution is slowly becoming a community-led farming project built on hope, survival, and rural resilience.
YK Poudel
Bhutan enters Singapore agri-food market
11 Bhutanese entrepreneurs showcase local products as Bhutan pushes for bigger export markets.
Bhutan and EU chart investment-focused future during Europe Day talks
The forum connected Bhutanese agencies and businesses with European investors and companies working in agriculture, renewable energy, information technology, and wellness…
Bhutan’s ageing rural population struggle with chain-link fencing expansion
At Nu 1.5 million per kilometre, the government is spending heavily on chain-link fencing to curb human-wildlife conflict. But with standard fences failing and costs rising, is…
ASF outbreak deepens uncertainty for Bhutan’s pig farmers
The ministry urged farmers to immediately strengthen farm biosecurity by restricting visitors, preventing contact between domestic and wild pigs, and ensuring that any kitchen…
Poultry mismanagement fuels egg crisis in Bhutan
As losses mounted, many poultry farmers either reduced production or temporarily exited the sector.
WFP deepens support for Bhutan’s nutrition, emergency preparedness
A staggering 86 percent of Bhutanese do not consume enough vegetables and fruits, while 27 percent of households cannot afford a diet that meets their nutritional needs.
Government steps up to bring home Bhutanese hit by Gulf job cuts
Thirty-nine Bhutanese have been stranded in Kuwait for over two months amid rising uncertainty. Is the dream of high-paying Gulf jobs turning into a geopolitical nightmare?
Costly experiment: Collapse of farm in Bhutan
The multi-million organic farm lies idle today, exposing major gaps in planning, infrastructure, and accountability
Bhutanese government assures no disruption to fertiliser supply as spring plantation begins
Fertiliser application is particularly significant for crops like potatoes and maize, where it is essential for achieving adequate yields.