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Enhancing yak wool production industry

Dec 14, 2024 3 mins read

YK Poudel Pema Lhaden and her family from Sephu, Wangdue, once managed a herd of over 100 yaks. Today, they rear only about 60, a decline driven by challenges such as the unprofitability of yak rearing, limited support for herders, and a dwindling yak population.

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