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Phobjikha sheep farming declines as youth seek cities, farmers shift crops

Jul 17, 2025 2 mins read
Phobjikha sheep farming declines as youth seek cities, farmers shift crops

Phobjikha—Once home to thousands of sheep, Phobjikha Valley in Wangdue is witnessing a decline in its sheep population, now estimated at a mere 350.

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