Climate change takes spice from Indonesia clove farms

Climate change takes spice from Indonesia clove farms

On the Indonesian island of Ternate, clove farmers face a new threat: climate change. Unpredictable rainfall and extreme weather are impacting yields, causing financial strain and forcing farmers to seek alternative incomes. While Indonesia remains a major clove producer, fluctuating prices and declining harvests jeopardize a historical legacy, urging global attention to climate issues.

Climate Change Threatens Indonesia's Historic Clove Farms

In a good season, the best of Jauhar's 150 towering trunks can spurt 30 kilogrammes of the aromatic spice used for medicine, perfumes, cigarettes and food flavourings.