AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAgriculture: Samtse farmers are struggling to replace citrus orchards lost to disease, with new crops uncertain in the local climate. In Tsirang, a farmer’s decade-long work in kiwifruit, organic farming and agro-processing has earned international recognition. Cordyceps Market: Only 73.02kg of the 300.16kg reported at this year’s auction was sold; collectors withdrew 75.67%, mainly because bids fell short of expectations. Mining: Bhutan’s recorded quartzite reserves have fallen nearly 40% since 2015 to 2.9 million tonnes. At last year’s extraction rate, they could last about 11 years. Energy: DGPC has commissioned feasibility studies for the 590MW Chamkharchhu II and 364MW Chamkharchhu IV hydropower projects, with reports due in 18–24 months. Business: The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry proposed a Nu 38.59 million workplan for 2026–27, but Nu 4.43 million remains unfunded. Women-led businesses also shared challenges in financing and growth at a Thimphu discussion. Transport: Road upgrades underway in Samdrup Jongkhar are expected to improve access to markets for milk, oranges and cardamom.
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