Solar power to transform farm irrigation in Bhutan
With unpredictable monsoon patterns challenging traditional farming, a new report suggests Bhutan must fundamentally rethink its irrigation methods, advocating for solar-powered…
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Egg prices in Bhutan soar as shortage hits local markets
While the "One-Child, One-Egg" initiative, launched in February and having delivered about 2.4 million eggs since, has been transforming school nutrition by providing eggs to…
In Bhutan, fewer hands in field over the years, rice production in steep decline
A recent census attributes this trend to persistent labour shortages, shrinking farmland, and escalating conflict with wildlife.
Private sector shares their role in Bhutan’s Al future at development workshop
The workshop highlighted how Bhutan's unique approach to Al development in ethical considerations, cultural authenticity, and public-private partnerships could serve as a model…
Sheep farming in Bhutan’s Phobjikha declines as youth seek cities, farmers shift crops
Most villagers have now shifted focus to potato cultivation, finding sheep rearing too time-consuming and labour-intensive, while younger generations migrate to urban areas.
Rising temperatures, rising toll: Drownings spike along Bhutan’s Punakha rivers
A disturbing pattern is emerging-people, both young and old, are being swept away by the swift and deceptively calm waters of the Mochhu and Phochhu rivers.
Young Bhutanese filmmakers rise through ‘Art for People’
Organised by Bhutanese filmmaker, Chand RC, participants learned, collaborated, and created six short films, each one distinct in narrative, during the 10-day course.
Bhutan partners with Thailand to boost agarwood farming
Bhutan has entered into a strategic partnership with Thailand to improve its agarwood farming sector and enhance livelihoods of its rural communities.
Bhutanese community’s traditional paper craft faces market decline
Started in 2003 with the Tarayana Foundation’s help, the paper-making was successful at first. Then, the villagers took over. The centre used to produce over 2,000 sheets of…
Thailand leads Bhutan’s agro-export markets beyond India and Bangladesh
While India and Bangladesh remain Bhutan’s major agricultural trading partners, the country exported Nu 174.02 million worth of goods to 17 other countries, making up around…