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Bhutan's Organic Dream (Channel News Asia)
This is an abridged version of our full story that was aired on the Amazing Asia programme on Channel NewsAsia.
For the full story, pls visit ua-cam.com/video/SYRren9IjQs/v-deo.html
Synopsis
It is a beautiful dream on par with the legendary Shangri-La: a farming country that produces only 100 per cent organic greens. The goal is all the more attractive because it fits in with Bhutan's drive towards sustainable living, as set out in the country's Gross National Happiness philosophy.
But the challenges are great. Many Bhutanese farmers live in remote villages, while others find that their crops do not thrive without pesticides and fertilizers. The country only produces 60 per cent of the crops it needs, never mind whether they are organic or not.
We find out what the Bhutanese have to say about their Organic Dream.
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @vladimiragreen3581
    @vladimiragreen3581 2 місяці тому

    Maybe organic farming produces less food but food grown this way has far more nutrients than the mass produced rubbish. So you don’t need to eat tons of it to keep healthy.

  • @im_totally_fine2330
    @im_totally_fine2330 2 роки тому

    Farmer sangay

  • @ttenwang2371
    @ttenwang2371 2 роки тому

    Our country

  • @ttenwang2371
    @ttenwang2371 2 роки тому

    Very nice thanks

  • @yukiqn
    @yukiqn 3 роки тому

    I guess government taken action on u because unmask their reality

  • @yukiqn
    @yukiqn 3 роки тому

    Eye opening journalism

  • @eagle___shadow
    @eagle___shadow 4 роки тому

    Hello brother 🙂 from java ☀️ indonesia 🇮🇩

  • @barrievee
    @barrievee 4 роки тому

    Is Bhutan still free and independent?

  • @barrievee
    @barrievee 4 роки тому

    Bless your country and people - Long may you thrive in peace and harmony!

  • @vannaklim8888
    @vannaklim8888 4 роки тому

    I would love to learn more from Bhutan about Organic Agriculture.

  • @flavietticipriano5191
    @flavietticipriano5191 4 роки тому

    Anche in Italia dovrebbero istituire il ministero della felicità... Che si accorderebbe con la nostra meravigliosa costituzione... Ma purtroppo la cultura che domina è tipicamente gesuitica macchiavellica.. Basata sul l'etica del sacrificio e della sofferenza.. Il papa pur sapendo che è l'uomo più ricco del pianeta diffonde in giro la voce che la chiesa cattolica è povera e che i poveri andranno in paradiso mentre i ricchi andranno all'inferno. Il papa è un gesuita.. E questo ci deve indurre a studiare chi era il fondatore della compagnia di Gesù Ignazio di Loiola che forniva i re in guerra con eserciti di mercenari pagati con debiti ed interessi ai gesuiti... che sfruttavano la forte disponibilita di contanti e di oro che la chiesa cattolica incassa con le offerte e le donazioni.... Ogni anno diamo un miliardo e 200 milioni di euro con l'otto per mille.. Alla banca vaticana e poi con il concordato risparmiano 8 miliardi di tasse ... Tutti soldi investiti nelle banche centrali del pianeta. ed in industrie varie comprese delle armi di vario genere.

  • @PRATAPSINGH-jr7oy
    @PRATAPSINGH-jr7oy 5 років тому

    Anyone interested in export to Kolkata fresh organic products. Like carrots, capsicon etc Bhutan is nearer to Kolkata,I am willing to buy

  • @larmobile1221
    @larmobile1221 5 років тому

    Good

  • @jaquezillustrations
    @jaquezillustrations 5 років тому

    YES! NO CHEMICALS, use Copper tools to also enrich the soil, IRON is NO GOOD. Once you use Copper tools, produce will grow healthier with less water, which will improve with time!

  • @kohanaaigasaki7783
    @kohanaaigasaki7783 6 років тому

    Shame Bhutan

  • @hoalinae
    @hoalinae 8 років тому

    Bhutanese should master the Permaculture since you have a well maintained forest. Your products for export will be the most organic & purest for sure.

  • @jojyattokaran1120
    @jojyattokaran1120 8 років тому

    check with isral ..they are doing organic farm ..

  • @anakin0405
    @anakin0405 9 років тому

    My God, what a beautiful country...

  • @tysonfox7472
    @tysonfox7472 10 років тому

    @ Kesang Tshomo Misconception. Weeds are not detrimental to crops, They are helpful as they capture minerals to the soil and should naturally be alongside with crops for most efficient planting (yes it's a large claim). Do not use any non-organic chemical pesticides as that is what attracts pests. Once your soil, air and water are organic and clean, your crops will become naturally resistant and pest free. For soil: kelp, granite/basalt/magnetite, coconut husk mulch. Kelp has sea minerals (iodine) -best; Granite for its paramagnetic crop growth. For water use a product like Super Imploder by Dan Winters to structure the water. This combination will create largest and healthiest crops. To increase production while retaining plant minerals, use aquaponics. Grandpa Farm in Japan is nice example of Hydroponics for mass production.

  • @Naktsheripa
    @Naktsheripa 11 років тому

    I liked the narrator...huh

  • @MrSethshapiro
    @MrSethshapiro 11 років тому

    ive got a solution if you are willing to talk

  • @johnnepal9612
    @johnnepal9612 11 років тому

    One of the best initiative taken by Bhutanese government. This is a good research presented, however, i do not agree 100%; dont weigh everything by monitory profits. She should do more research about the sustainability of organic farming. Better give some examples of biggest conventional farmers in North America, India, Oceania, and Africa. Talk a little bit about health of Bhutan. Maybe it will be a good research site for comparing health effects of conventional farming with organic farming.

  • @pemakhandu6668
    @pemakhandu6668 11 років тому

    Organic may be expensive but it is worth investing . It is good for health, good for environment, above all fetches premium price in the market. Our people should not just grow but not how to market and have entrepreneurial skills. Going organic does not mean everything has to be manually done. Government should provide subsidy, training , and provide access to finances so that people can invest in machineries and equipment that can increase productivity and lower costs.

  • @subasuresh1491
    @subasuresh1491 11 років тому

    Mr. Gangi Reddy, good to see that you are promoting organic agriculture in your area. Iam from tamil Nadu ,my father is practising organic farming in 10 acre land. Can you provide your mail id to share any useful informations..

  • @3salamanders
    @3salamanders 11 років тому

    Congratulations to Bhutan for advancing BACK to nature, even in the face of adversity. Hopefully we can all follow your example. :)

  • @gangirrds
    @gangirrds 11 років тому

    Iam farmer and development profesional working for ruraldevelopment sector .Iam working small and marginal farmers in nelore dist of andhra pradesh. Igone thsi filim organic farming in Bhutan.Ia very nuch inspired and following to promote organic agriculture in our area. vgreddy kindly extend ur solidarity,suport for this organic apporocach.

  • @yagnasx
    @yagnasx 12 років тому

    THANKS FOR THE GRT DOCUMENTARY..........LOVE THE ART...

  • @Chukii9
    @Chukii9 12 років тому

    Well done with the research. Its a good document. I do believe that to go 100 % organic would be quite a far sighted one but never the less we can achieve a part of 100, that itself will be a achievement.

  • @WayneErb
    @WayneErb 12 років тому

    nice camera work and editing, great visual journalism.

  • @elnotle84
    @elnotle84 12 років тому

    Thanks so much for this, this offers great insight into the strategy and the future of Bhutan, a truly unique kingdom. Thanks.

  • @dorji98
    @dorji98 12 років тому

    good one,

  • @dorji98
    @dorji98 12 років тому

    nice clip, thanks