I think the prime reason for the attitude of the farmers is, as you say, a financial one. It is the same story with the clearing of rain forests to make way for palm oil crops. Although the perpetrators are aware of the effect this has, they still continue to do it. The reason? Financial.
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I guess you're right. For sure that's how it was in Bali where we lived previously. It was ALL about the money gained by having a larger crop.
And a total ban will be the only way to fix this.