Taiwan’s persimmon growers struggle with climate change


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A farmer harvesting persimmons at a local farm in Taiwan. — Photos: AFP

Taiwanese persimmon farmer Lo Chih-neng stands on a ladder in his sprawling orchard using secateurs to cut the golden-yellow fruit still hanging from branches after enduring a tough season.

Persimmons are popular in Taiwan where people travel hours to buy bags and boxes of the sweet dried fruit to take home to their families or give away to friends.

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