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Researchers of the National Biodiversity Centre have identified a new orchid species, previously unknown to science. The species was found in two places, Rimchhu in Punakha, and Kamina in Wangdue Phodrang. According to the centre, this takes the number of orchid species found in Bhutan to 498. The newly-discovered orchid has been named Zeuxine drukyulensis, paying tribute to Bhutan, nicknamed...

Cardamom cultivation is gradually gaining momentum in Pema Gatshel's Khar Gewog, with Labar village being one of the key areas where every household cultivates this cash crop. The shift towards mass cultivation began after receiving support from the UNDP in 2021. Since then, the crops have started to fruit, contributing to an increase in income and improving the livelihoods of...

Gola town in Samtse's Tashichhoeling Dungkhag, one of the oldest towns in the country, has been undergoing redevelopment since the town planning works began in 2015. However, the project has missed yet another deadline as 15 plot owners have yet to start construction, failing to meet the agreed 2024 completion timeline. Despite the setbacks, Gola town has seen notable progress...

Growing vegetables particularly during the off-season continues to be profitable for farmers across the country. In Monggar’s Chhali Gewog, farmers earn substantial income by selling vegetables during the off-season. They cultivate crops on a large scale, making it their primary source of income. For now, some of the farmers have started harvesting beans and potatoes while some are preparing for...