- Taiwanese persimmon farmer Lo Chih-neng experiences a significant decline in his harvest, reporting losses of over a third in 2024.
- The year is recorded as Taiwan’s hottest, resulting in poor blooming and typhoon damage affecting the fruit yield.
- Data shows a 13% anticipated drop in Taiwan's persimmon harvest in 2024, exacerbated by an ageing farming demographic.
- Changes in climate and environment have altered production areas and reduced the overall growing land for persimmons.
- Farmers turn to innovative methods for maximizing profits, including utilizing persimmon peels for dye and skincare products.
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