Wholesalers in Singapore say haze affecting vegetable size, supply and prices
Smaller vegetables, higher prices, and weaker demand — weeks of haze are beginning to take a toll on produce reaching Singapore. Some wholesalers say vegetables from Malaysia and Indonesia are up to 50% smaller, while tighter supplies have doubled the prices of some vegetables. Locally, some farms are also bracing themselves for lower yields, if the haze persists. Natalie Ong reports.
Smaller vegetables, higher prices, and weaker demand — weeks of haze are beginning to take a toll on produce reaching Singapore. Some wholesalers say vegetables from Malaysia and Indonesia are up to 50% smaller, while tighter supplies have doubled the prices of some vegetables. Locally, some farms are also bracing themselves for lower yields, if the haze persists. Natalie Ong reports.
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