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Orange growers and traders in Samdrup Jongkhar are experiencing a successful season, with prices reaching a record high of Nu 2,000 per crate. This price increase is the highest recorded to date, bringing hope and optimism to the local community and boosting livelihoods in the region. The orange depots at Samdrup Jongkhar are busy these days, with workers packing the...

The best ideas often stem from simple observations. This is true for a couple in Tsangkha Gewog in Dagana. After experiencing strawberry farming first-hand and attending various agricultural training programmes, the couple found a new inspiration. They turned their vision into reality by venturing into mass strawberry farming. Today, their family is one of the first large-scale strawberry growers in...

With the Tshachu season at its peak, Gelephu Tshachu continues to draw people from far and wide. The tshachu normally sees the biggest crowds during the winter season with numbers sometimes exceeding one thousand. However, this season has seen a drop, with only about 500 visitors. According to the residents, the decline is likely due to the reopening of Gasa...

Shaoulee Food Products, a social enterprise based in Thimphu and founded in 2014, has played a pivotal role in uplifting farmers and rural communities. By offering a stable market and better prices for grains, Shaoulee not only boosts farmers' incomes but also empowers women, who make up the majority of its workforce. Currently, working with over 3500 farmers from across...