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Bhutan is expected to receive more rainfall by 2060. This is according to the Climate Change Projection Report 2024 of the National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology. The northern, western, central, and southwestern districts are expected to experience a significant increase, while the east and southeast will see relatively less change. The report states that the major economic sectors such...

For generations, farmers have preserved and passed down indigenous seeds, ensuring food security and resilience. However, these seeds are rapidly disappearing, replaced by hybrid varieties and changing farming practices. To promote a culture of seed-saving, a seed fair was organised for the first time in Samdrup Jongkhar. Farmers from eight gewogs from Samdrup Jongkhar showcased more than 100 seed varieties,...

The National Assembly will hold two public hearings in the coming months, on the Economic Stimulus Programme and the Public Service Delivery. The Economic and Finance Committee aims to update the public on ESP progress, challenges, and its impact on economic recovery. Meanwhile, the Good Governance Committee will assess service gaps and explore ways to enhance efficiency in local governance....

After losing their orange orchards to citrus greening, farmers of Gagaling-Nimazor chiwog in Tsirang have found a new source of livelihood. The farmers there now produce jaggery for commercial purposes by growing sugarcane on a large scale.  Tsirang’s Gagaling-Nimazor chiwog was once renowned for being one of the largest producers of orange. However, like other orange growers across the country,...