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Farmers race against time as water shortages delay paddy transplantation

Jul 18, 2026 4 mins read
Farmers race against time as water shortages delay paddy transplantation

Delayed monsoon rains, parched terraces and the looming threat of a Super El Niño have left Bhutanese farmers facing severe agricultural uncertainty. As paddy transplantation falls behind schedule, what immediate relief and long-term adaptation measures are on the horizon?

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