Taiwan's persimmon harvest falls 13% due to climate change and reduced farming.

Taiwan's persimmon industry is in trouble as production has dropped for two years due to hotter weather and fewer farmers. This year's harvest is expected to be 13% lower than last year, with some farmers seeing a 30% drop. The land used for growing persimmons has shrunk by 12% over the last decade, and farmers are exploring alternative uses for the fruit to maximize profits.

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