Vietnam's Durian Farming Boom Threatens Coffee Industry

The lucrative nature of durian farming in Vietnam, which can generate significantly higher income than rice or coffee, is causing a shift in agricultural focus. Particularly popular in China, durians are leading farmers to transition from cultivating Robusta coffee beans to durians. This shift has resulted in a 25% annual increase in durian farming over the past five years, raising concerns about the future of Vietnam's coffee industry and its impact on global coffee prices.