Until a few years ago, due to a lack of cold storage facilities, eastern Bhutan farmers with surplus vegetables and fruits had no option but to discard them incurring significant losses. Now, such a facility has been launched in Khaling and armers are hopeful their losses will not be as significant. The Food Corporation of Bhutan (FCB) opened a cold storage facility with a 300-ton capacity in Khaling, Trashigang for agricultural and livestock products.
The facility is expected to help farmers from four eastern districts in finding better markets for export and supply to the local market. Farmers have reported substantial post-harvest losses when there is an abundance of agricultural produce in the market during peak seasons. The construction of a cold storage facility in the village has brought happiness to many farmers, as they believe it will prevent wastage.
Source: kuenselonline.com
