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Agriculture Ministry moves to shield 2026 cropping season amid concerns

May 08, 2026 3 mins read

As global climate forecasts warn of a possible “Super El Niño” this summer; raising fears of record-breaking temperatures and weakened monsoon rainfall, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) say Bhutan is taking proactive measures to secure irrigation water, protect agricultural production, and strengthen climate resilience ahead of the 2026 cropping season.

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