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Challenges and opportunities in adopting climate-smart agriculture

Mar 18, 2025 3 mins read
Challenges and opportunities in adopting climate-smart agriculture

High upfront costs, uncertain returns, market barriers, limited access to credit, and a lack of awareness are among the key challenges preventing Bhutanese farmers from adopting Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA).

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