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In recent years, sunflower cultivation has gained popularity in Bumthang for oil production. Taking inspiration from such farming practices, now, for the first time, Khar Gewog in Pema Gatshel is also shifting towards large-scale sunflower cultivation. Nearly 100 households are embracing this initiative to diversify agricultural practices and increase incomes. Recently, farmers of Labar, Khengzor and Phadi villages in Khar...

Last year, the country’s orange exports surged to nearly 20,000 metric tonnes, generating over Nu 760 M. This is an increase of more than 30 per cent compared to 2023. However, exporters faced challenges such as shortages of wooden boxes and double toll payments in India. According to Bhutan Trade Statistics, oranges were the country’s second most exported agricultural commodity....

The TB mobile clinic, introduced in the country last month, has made detecting tuberculosis easier. The van, equipped with modern technology including Artificial Intelligence has screened more than 400 individuals in Thimphu and Samtse so far. Among them, 80 were screened today, observing World Tuberculosis Day at the Royal Thimphu College in Thimphu. The theme of this year’s World TB...

Aspiring entrepreneurs in Samtse have long struggled with one major challenge, limited access to a market where they can showcase and sell their products. But that challenge is now being addressed with opening a new entrepreneurs' outlet in the town. The outlet is expected to provide a dedicated space for local businesses and start-ups to sell their products. The store...