Snake fruit farmers face economic hurdles despite global honour for agricultural system
Salak, also known as snake fruit, has been a source of pride for Bali for centuries. Native to Indonesia, the fruit's farming system has been honoured as an important global agricultural heritage. Salak is a vital source of income for many in Bali but seasonal price swings and tricky market conditions are putting farmers under pressure. CNA's Chandni Vatvani explores the challenges the island's farmers face, in the first of a three-part series.
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