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Rodent invasion damage paddy in Zhemgang, leaving farmers in despair

Nov 14, 2024 3 mins read

Zhemgang—Pema Lhamo, a 43-year-old farmer from Shingkhar in Zhemgang, walks through the barren stalks of her paddy field that is yet to be harvested. What is painfully evident is the severe damage caused by rat infestation.

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