Crops worth over half a billion Ngultrum auctioned in 2017
Crops worth over half a billion ngultrum were auctioned last year, reveals a recent report released by the agriculture and forests ministry.
Posted on Apr 16, 2018 | Read More »
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Gasa’s initiative to supply organic vegetables to high-end hotels a success
Almost a year on, Gasa District’s initiative to supply organic vegetables to high-end hotels has been a success. The Rangzhin Sanam Detshen- the first-ever certified organic farmers group of Gasa delivered its first consignment to Thimphu in June, last year.
Posted on Apr 12, 2018 | Read More »
East-West highway widening works hamper farmhouse business in Ura
Ura Gewog in Bumthang is seeing an increasing number of farmhouses in recent years. From one in 2007, the gewog now has 12 farmhouses that cater to tourists.
Posted on Apr 5, 2018 | Read More »
SJ watermelon growers face stiff competition from sellers across the border
Most businesses in the border areas have to compete with their counterparts in neighbouring Indian towns. So is the case with the watermelon business.
Posted on Apr 3, 2018 | Read More »
Organic food business in Ura flourishes
From packaging mushrooms to berry jams and producing costus or Rurta tea, the Araya Zamlha Organic Packers, a private firm based in Ura in Bumthang, focuses on producing and marketing organic agricultural products and herbs.
Posted on Apr 2, 2018 | Read More »
Serthig’s lone poultry farmer prospers
Kelzang Wangmo carefully picks dozens of eggs from her chicken farm one by one and places them in a bucket until it is filled to the brim. She then heads to the water tap where the eggs are washed, one at a time, before packing them for sale.
Posted on Mar 30, 2018 | Read More »
Some 50 entrepreneurs taking part in First CSI fair
Entrepreneurs are showcasing different handicrafts and agricultural products at the first-ever Cottage and Small Industries (CSI) fair.
Posted on Mar 23, 2018 | Read More »
Dairy farmers in Tsirang milking fortune
Tsirang Gonor Thoenkoe Detshen- a dairy group has smelled sweet scent of success in recent times.
Posted on Mar 22, 2018 | Read More »
Miniature Bhutan making its mark on market
Miniature Bhutan, the winner of the 5th Startup Weekend, is making its mark on the Bhutanese souvenir market.
Posted on Mar 20, 2018 | Read More »
Dwindling ginger price leaves Zhemgang farmers unhappy
Ginger is the main source of income for the people of Lower Kheng in Zhemgang. This year, however, the popular spice is not fetching them good money.
Posted on Mar 16, 2018 | Read More »