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The people of Yebisa Chiwog in Punakha, once relying on chilli cultivation, are now adapting to the changing climate that has introduced new challenges. Experts say the warmer temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns could have allowed pests to thrive, significantly impacting chilli production. In response, farmers are shifting their focus to cucumber seedlings, which are less vulnerable to pests and...

The Centre for Bhutan and GNH Studies has launched a Kurtöp-Dzongkha-English Dictionary. The book was developed to promote and preserve the regional dialect, spoken in Kurtoed, Gangzur and Maenbi Gewogs in Lhuentse. The dictionary aims to deepen the understanding of the Kurtöp dialect and encourage its usage among younger generations. The 319-page dictionary contains Kurtöp words in Dzongkha and English...

Come June, some 70 households in Tsangkha Gewog of Dagana will have access to sufficient irrigation water. The ongoing irrigation project is set to address the irrigation water shortage in the area. More than half of the project is already completed. The new irrigation water is sourced from Budhichhu. Besides Gungpa Samchu, the facility will benefit Zinchila and Paateykha chiwogs....

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...