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Farmers in southern Taiwan are protecting their crops as the country is set to experience some of its coldest temperatures this year. Yunlin melon farmers got up early to cover their orchards, hoping to get ahead of the cold spike.
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00:00Farmers in southern Taiwan are taking no chances protecting their crops,
00:04as the country is set to experience some of its coldest temperatures this year.
00:19Yunlin melon farmers woke up early to cover their orchards, hoping to get ahead of the weather.
00:25Sweet potato farmers are adding wind barriers,
00:27while green pepper farmers are reinforcing their greenhouse netting to protect crops against strong winds.
00:33Weather officials say temperatures in central Taiwan could drop to around 12 degrees Celsius,
00:38meaning protective measures are crucial for many crops there.
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