Eating Organic: A Simple Investment in Our Health
In Bhutan, food has traditionally been more than something we consume. It connects us to our land, our farmers, our seasons, and ultimately, our health. As the founder of Druksell, I have had the opportunity to work closely with farmers, producers, and food entrepreneurs from across Bhutan. This experience has strengthened one belief for me: […]
Don’t Eat Poison, Don’t Serve Poison, Don’t Sell Poison
Recently, the Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) conducted tests on the Langra variety of mangoes. The first test raised concerns about the possible presence of chemicals such as calcium carbide, although the result was not conclusive. In the second round of testing, the mangoes tested positive for calcium carbide. Following this, the Authority reminded […]
Can Organic Farming Feed Bhutan — and the World?
The world’s cropland covers roughly 1.38 billion hectares (about 3.41 billion acres). Of that, around 20 million hectares (about 49 million acres) are farmed organically — approximately 1.4 percent. If we look instead at total agricultural land, which includes pasture, the world has about 4.7 billion hectares, of which 98.9 million hectares (2.1 percent) are […]
Why Choosing Organic is More Than Just Healthy
When people hear the word organic, the first thing that often comes to mind is healthier food. While that’s certainly true, choosing organic is about much more than what’s on your plate. It’s about supporting farmers, protecting our environment, preserving Bhutan’s rich agricultural heritage, and investing in a more sustainable future. Bhutan has long been recognized […]
Organic Technologies: Simple Solutions for Healthy Crops and Fertile Soils
Organic farming is more than avoiding synthetic pesticides and fertilizers—it is a way of working with nature to produce healthy crops while protecting the environment. One of the key principles of organic farming is prevention rather than cure. Instead of waiting for pests and diseases to cause serious damage, farmers should focus on maintaining healthy crops […]
Experience Visit a Model Organic Village: Lull Organic Village in Wangdue Phodrang
On 10th and 11th July 2026, I had the opportunity to visit Lull Model Organic Village in Kazhi Gewog under Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag. The village has only five households, and all of them grow organic potatoes, garlic and other vegetables. Lull is located at an elevation of about 2,500 metres above sea level and is […]
Why Organic Farming Matters to All of Us
By Sonam Chophel, CEO of DrukSell and CSI Market When I speak with farmers across Bhutan, I am always inspired by their dedication. They wake up before sunrise, work through every season, and care for the land that feeds our families. Their hard work reminds me that agriculture is not just about producing food—it is […]
Farming for the Future — Practicing and Pursuing Organic Agriculture in Bhutan
Farming for the Future — Practicing and Pursuing Organic Agriculture in Bhutan Hello everyone, My name is Katsuhiro Terunuma, Representative Director of T-Farm Co., Ltd. For many years, I have been deeply involved in organic agriculture in Japan—cultivating sweet potatoes across 75 hectares without fertilizers or pesticides, and producing dried sweet potato (hoshiimo). Beyond production, […]
September 2025
This was my very first visit to Bhutan.In Japan, Bhutan is often described as “the happiest country.”Some people even come here with the quiet hope that simply being in Bhutan will somehow make them happy.I came to Bhutan as the marketing lead for the JICA-supported Bhutan Organic Project.As I stepped off the plane, full of curiosity […]
Rooted in the Mountains, Grown with Heart The Story of Bio Bhutan’s Organic Outlet at Kajathrom
It was nine months ago, June 2oth 2025. Bio Bhutan opened its organic outlet atKajathrom, a humble but purposeful space where clean food meets conscious living. Itwas not just an organic section opening. It was a promise. A promise to Bhutan’s organicfarming communities that their labor would find a market, that their values would find […]