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Phobji’s dairy turnaround: A valley finds stability in milk

Jul 29, 2025 3 mins read
Phobji’s dairy turnaround:  A valley finds stability in milk

Phobji, Wangdue—At 7:45 am, the morning calm of Phobji valley is broken only by the sound of footsteps—villagers in wellington boots making their way to a small, unassuming building. Wicker baskets laden with milk containers sway gently as they walk.

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