Indonesian coconuts crowd out local supplies
Indonesia is accused of dumping coconuts in the Malaysian market, leading to planter like Ismail in Bagan Datuk, Perak, dumping his crop. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, February 27, 2019.
COCONUT plantation smallholders are pleading with Putrajaya to control the number of imported fruits, as locals pick the cheaper Indonesian variety over the locally planted ones., even if it means making losses or risk having to dump their produce at plantations and warehouses. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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