Extreme heat causes damage to vineyards in Northern Cape
664 views · Published 15 November 2018 · 4:01 · Indexed 18 October 2026
Channel: SABC News · 2018 · News & Politics
Around 15 percent of the table grape harvest in the Lower Orange River region in the Northern Cape might have to be converted to raisins. Extreme heat at the wrong time caused damage to some vineyards leaving farmers with little option. But a work wide shortage and good raisin prices mean farmers will still make a profit. The Orange River Producers Association says the table grape industry will still have a near record harvest this year if all goes well. Our reporter Ulrich Hendriks has more. For more news, visit: sabcnews.com
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