Market Gaps Reshape Farming and Economy in the Mountains

Market Gaps Reshape Farming and Economy in the Mountains

Srijana Sharma

Mongabay

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8 January 2026

Poor connectivity, weak price discovery, and dependence on intermediaries undermine farm viability in the Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas.

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