New Delhi, July 22 -- Summary Bhutan's agriculture sector, vital to its economy, faces challenges as it imports nearly half of its food despite 60% of its population being engaged in farming.

To ensure food security and boost farmers' incomes, Bhutan must address structural issues in its agriculture marketing ecosystem, including high production costs and reliance on imports, through policy interventions and innovative solutions.

Agriculture remains the backbone of Bhutan's economy and rural livelihood, with approximately 60 per cent of the population engaged in farming. Yet paradoxically, Bhutan imports nearly half of its total food requirements. This contradiction points to deeper structural issues within the agriculture marketing eco...