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FCBL facilitated the marketing of 159.22 MT of Cardamom in 2024, Valuing Nu. 263.13 million
As 2024 draws to a close, FCBL is delighted to share the successful market facilitation through the procurement of 159.22 metric tons (MT) of cardamom from farmers across the country, valuing Nu. 263.13 million. Cardamom cultivation has long been a vital livelihood for many rural households, but challenges such as high...
FCBL Concludes its 2024 Auction Season
As the 2024 Auction Season comes to a close, we are pleased to report the successful facilitation of 15,489.97 metric tons (MT) of agricultural produce through our auction process. Of this, 10,93253 MT comprised potatoes, and 3,01.31 MT included vegetables. Despite a reduction of 6,766.13 MT in the overall quantity of goods...
Farmers fetch record-high price of Nu 60 per kg for potatoes at Phuentshogling FCB
In a record-breaking year for Bhutanese potato farmers, the Food Corporation of Bhutan's auction yard in Phuentshogling has registered its highest-ever potato selling price. Farmers are fetching nearly Nu 60 per kilogramme, a significant increase that has doubled their earnings compared to last year. 59-year-old D...