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Hunting tree-ripened durian in Cai Mon – and the salinity sensor
A third-generation grower on the drought year and how technology kept the orchard alive.
The grower used to taste the river every morning to check for salt. Now his phone alerts him the moment salinity crosses the limit.
Eating durian the right way
Tree-ripened durian falls naturally; leave it a few hours for the aroma to develop before opening.
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NG Cai Mon durian orchard
Partner durian orchard using NG sensors and harvest forecasts
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