Kenapa Dunia Bergantung pada Bawang Putih dari China ?

In every kitchen around the world, the aroma of garlic is ever-present. But did you know that more than 70% of the world's garlic—even 90% of the garlic in Indonesia—comes from China? This country is not only the largest producer, but also controls global garlic prices and exports. From fields in Shandong and Henan, thousands of farmers hand-plant garlic cloves, cover them with straw, then harvest and dry them in net sacks before being shipped to giant processing plants. How has China's agricultural system and economic strategy made it the world's leading garlic market leader?