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Govt. bans herbicide to achieve 100 percent organic goal

Aug 09, 2025 4 mins read
Govt. bans herbicide to achieve 100 percent organic goal

Wangdue—The use of glyphosate, a widely used herbicide, has been completely banned across the country, including the potato-growing valleys of Gangtey and Phobji in Wangdue.

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