Dreaming of the Golden Pillow!
Durian monthong (fruit with pungent smell and taste) has the makings of a strong market. It is a pity, however, that Indonesia has been left so far behind Thailand in developing its durian plantations.
February 18, 2003
This is a very busy month for Midian Simanjuntak. His durian monthong plantation in Cariu Village, Jonggol, is enjoying a good harvest. And demand is very high, too. Durian lovers are pouring into his house, which also functions as a shop, in Tebet, South Jakarta. A graduate of the Bogor Institute of Agriculture, Midian has found he has little need for durian marketing and distribution. He simply promotes his wares over the internet, and the
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