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FILE - The last remaining pieces built on the South Lawn of the White House for the UFC Freedom 250 event are removed, June 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul, File)

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Stalks of a maize field chopped off by farmers after the crop was vandalised by monkeys is seen in Dharamghar, Dolakha district, about 86 kilometers (53 miles) east of Kathmandu, Nepal, Saturday, July 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)

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Durian farmer Stephen Chow sprays fertilizer on a tree at an orchard in Karak, Pahang state, Malaysia, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Malaysian durian farmers face challenges as climate change impacts their crops. Growers like Stephen Chow struggle with erratic weather and rising costs. In 2021, heavy flooding damaged 100 of Chow's trees and machinery. Persistent rain over the next three years reduced yields. This year, high temperatures and a drier season required more pruning, watering and fertilization. An oversupply of durians in Malaysia has also driven prices down, making him likely to lose money this year. Other farmers are turning to technology to monitor conditions and adapt to climate change. An expert is advising farmers to prepare for the impact of this year's El Nino, which is expected to bring warmer temperature.

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