Problems Facing the Vine Growing Industry
Flooding of the Rhine rift valley which destroys vine farms leading to losses by the farmers. Pests and diseases e.g.odium and peronospera disease and pests like red spiders, moths and worms destroy the crops. Shortage of labour during the busy harvesting periods leads to losses. Soil erosion on the steep slopes which leads to vine productivity. Soil exhaustion due to monoculture and over cultivation which leads to low vine yields. Frost during winter which hinders the growth of grapes leading to low yields. Pollution by acidic rains that destroy vine farms leading to losses. Limited land for extensive cultivation has limited production. Competition with other vine producing countries e.g.France limits market. Prolonged drought hinders the growth of vine. RELATED POSTS IMPORTANCE OF SOIL STRUCTURE 7 CHARACTERISTICS OF EQUATORIAL CLIMATE 7 ADVANTAGES OF WETLANDS 7 FACTORS INFLUENCING MASS WASTING 5 CONDITIONS FOR EXIS...