Covid-19 triggers increased agricultural activities 


As businesses in the service sector plummeted in Covid-19’s wake, Bhutanese are turning to agriculture again. 

The country is more focused than ever on the security of the food supply chain that many laid-off workers now want to keep farming even if the current situation improves.  

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Mongar FCB has gathered stock for three months 

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UNDP extends support in Covid-19 response

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“India will stand by our close friend and neighbour, Bhutan.”

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Local governments decided the revised 12th Plan activities

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Govt. stocking essential items to last six months

The government has stocked essential items enough to last for four...

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