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Durian Farmers Battle Climate Crisis | Texas News
Malaysian durian farmers are reeling from a brutal climate crisis, with extreme heat, erratic rains, and soaring input costs threatening their livelihoods—even as global demand surges. Once celebrated for premium Musang King and Black Thorn varieties, especially in China, the industry now faces a paradox: booming exports fueled by fresh and frozen imports have led to massive orchard expansion, but climate change is turning those same conditions into liabilities. Farmers like Stephen Chow say breaking even is a victory, while others like Kie Kim Hwa are turning to tech—soil sensors and…
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