A "durian tsunami" caused by a bumper harvest has led to a significant drop in durian prices, with consumers like Lim Mei Ling and Kelvin Tan expressing delight at being able to afford premium varieties like Musang King.
Sichuan's Beimiao Town's aquaculture base is experiencing a busy harvest season for ecological sea bass. Utilizing advanced land-based circular water technology in a small space, the base achieves high yields, boosting the local economy and providing employment.
Maharashtra's onion farmers face massive losses due to collapsed wholesale prices, far below production costs. They demand a Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs 3,500/quintal and Rs 1,500/quintal compensation for distress sales.
Malaysia's durian exporters face mounting pressure as hot weather brings harvests forward, swelling supply while costs surge due to disrupted fuel supplies from the Iran conflict. Growers like Stephen Chow of Chow Kai Pheng Enterprise warn packaging and logistics costs could rise from 20% to 50% of export revenue, forcing cost-cutting measures at the worst possible moment.
