Bali rice farmers reject tourism dollars to keep sacred lands

By David Allan-Petale
Updated August 30 2016 - 2:14pm, first published 1:26pm
Bali rice farmer Made Anggis rejected a $40,000 offer from a developer to buy his land. Photo: @markorandelovic
Bali rice farmer Made Anggis rejected a $40,000 offer from a developer to buy his land. Photo: @markorandelovic
Bali's rice fields are a big tourist attraction - but they're also in the sights of developers. Photo: @markorandelovic
Bali's rice fields are a big tourist attraction - but they're also in the sights of developers. Photo: @markorandelovic
Mr Anggis' land near Ubud in Bali has been in his family for generations. Photo: @markorandelovic
Mr Anggis' land near Ubud in Bali has been in his family for generations. Photo: @markorandelovic
Rice farmers in Bali are using organic techniques to increase their yields. Photo: @markorandelovic
Rice farmers in Bali are using organic techniques to increase their yields. Photo: @markorandelovic

$40,000 is a decent whack of money for an everyday Australian. Enough to buy a new car, a boat or even pay down the mortgage.