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CNA
17 hours ago
- Business
- CNA
Bali's snake fruit farmers find fresh ways to overcome price and wastage issues
In Bali, farmers of the native salak fruit - also known as snake fruit - are getting innovative to overcome challenges including low prices and wastage. For instance, they are processing unsold fruits into products with longer shelf life like coffee, wine and vinegar. In the second of a three-part series on the fruit, CNA's Chandni Vatvani speaks to local entrepreneurs to find out what other measures they are taking.
CNA
2 days ago
- Business
- CNA
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.
