Bali's Gianyar Subak System Under Pressure from Development, Farmers Face Water and Pest Crisis
Bali's Gianyar region is witnessing the traditional 'Subak' irrigation system, a UNESCO World Heritage site, grappling with land conversion for tourism development, water scarcity, and pest infestations. Farmers express growing anxiety over harvests.
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