Vitulture on the brink: climate crisis, lack of labor and falling prices
The good health of the vineyards and favorable production forecasts in several denominations of origin contrast with lower profitability and the effects of extreme heat on the harvest, which are forcing growers to bring forward the grape harvest.
Spain's wine harvest is underway, with many wine-producing regions expecting a larger crop than in 2025. However, the sector is facing challenges such as labor shortages, with 22,600 young people needed to replace aging professionals. The early harvest, caused by high temperatures, is coinciding with other agricultural campaigns, making it harder to find workers.
Some regions, such as La Rioja, are offering higher pay to attract workers, while others, like Andalusia, are calling for urgent measures to address the labor shortage.
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