Stories

In partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), we were thrilled to support six dedicated journalists in reporting on critical food and agriculture issues in Bhutan. Here’s how they contributed to creating awareness and driving change:

Mr. Yam Kumar Poudel (Kuensel): Yam explored the farming challenges in Bhutan, focusing on the Wobthang Organic Wonders (WOW) project in Wobthang village, Tang, Bumthang. His story highlighted both the promise and hurdles of organic farming.

Ms. Tshering Dema (The Bhutanese): Tshering shed light on the struggles of maize farmers in Mongar, showcasing their resilience in the face of declining production and emphasizing the vital role of maize in the region.

Ms. Sumitra Pradhan: Sumitra covered the potential of mechanization in rural farming to address labor shortages, presenting the possibilities of modern technology in transforming Bhutan’s agricultural landscape.

Mr. Rinzin Norbu (Bhutan Today): Rinzin’s documentary, Salamji Harvest: Cultivating Hope on the Edge, captured the essence of Salamji’s agricultural transformation, offering hope and insight into the future of farming in the area.

Ms. Monica Rai (The Bhutanese): Monica journeyed to Samtse’s orchards, investigating the alarming rise in fruit drop among citrus farmers in Pemaling Gewog, Shindgay Gang, and Rigda Gang villages.

Mr. Chabilal Gurung (The Journalist): Chabilal’s investigation focused on the urgent threat of wild sparrows in Tseza Gewog, Dagana, and explored their impact on local agriculture and the broader environmental consequences.

Stay tuned as these impactful stories continue to highlight critical issues in Bhutan’s food and agriculture sector.