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Healthy and local is the focus of this special collection around the people who grow and bring organic food to local markets and the people who shop at these markets. Topics also include how farmers grow organic food and the quality of our food supply around issues to include local economy, seeding, use of pestisides and fertilisers, water, food security, availability and pricing.

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Scaling Quinoa as Bhutan’s Special Agricultural Product (non-technical)
April 08, 2026

In 2021, Bhutan designated quinoa as its "One Country One Product" (OCOP), valuing its high nutrition, farmer income potential, export suitability, and climate resilience for mitigating agricultural impacts.

Supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Bartsham Gewog's quinoa is becoming a Geographical Indication and Environmental Sustainability (GIES) product. This certifies its unique origin, traditional farming, and sustainable practices, boosting its value and access to premium markets.

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