From dawn to midnight, Huang Qijun nurtures and tends to 10,056 durian trees, every day. By late March, the mild weather in China’s southernmost province of Hainan – with occasional overcast ...

He said they have explored organic growing methods to promote sustainable durian cultivation, including research on fertilisers, pest management, and soil practices. The research, he said ...

Adding to the woes, he said persistent rain had led to more infections and pest attacks. “It’s not just the durian trees. Mangosteen and nutmeg trees are also suffering, with mould growing on ...