Embattled wine industry corked by persistent rolling bl...
Rolling blackouts damage every stage of production from irrigation to bottling and labelling, and diesel generators burn money.
Source: dailymaverick.co.za
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South Africa's wine producers struggle with crippling power cuts
Rolling black outs by the country’s state-run power company push many wineries to ‘crisis’ point.
Source: decanter.com
South Africa's power cuts hit vineyards: No power, no pinot
The country's worst-ever energy crisis lead to fears for South Africa's wine industry.
Source: bbc.co.uk
Grape farmers grapple to survive load shedding
Grape farmers have been hit hard by load shedding and some have already suffered big losses while others are preparing for the worst.
Source: foodformzansi.co.za
South Africa:
Stage 6 rolling blackouts couldn’t have come at a worse time for the wine industry: at a critical phase in the harvesting period, during which farmers irrigate vineyards to manage fruit concentration and acids, to ensure better-quality grapes.
Source: dailymaverick.co.za