Agriculture
Winemakers Harvest Early: Top Grapes in Voorschoten, Bad Luck in Zoetermeer
Warm summer weather has caused early grape ripening across the region, leading to mixed harvest results. In Voorschoten, winemaker Dick van Straalen reported excellent quality and a forty percent increase in yield compared to last year. Conversely, Zoetermeer winemakers discarded grapes due to mildew. Other local vineyards noted earlier harvest times but faced varying challenges regarding moisture levels and disease.
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