Spike in cost leaves durian farmers in thorny spot

Dearer durians: In the upcoming harvest season, the fruit may cost more due to higher production costs. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Durians may cost more in the coming harvest season this April due to a spike in the cost of fertilisers and pesticides.

Farmer Max Goh, 46, said the price of multiple kinds of fertiliser used on his farm of about 400 trees has gone up by more than 40% since last year.