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Early chilli farmers of Trashiyangtse reap rewards amid challenges

ཟླ་༦ 27, 2025 3 mins read
Early chilli farmers of Trashiyangtse reap rewards amid challenges

Trashiyangtse—Sherab Kelchen, a 52-year-old farmer from Wangringmo village under Ramjar Gewog in Trashiyangtse, is among the many chilli producers in the dzongkhag who bring early harvests to the market.

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