Yemeni farmers harvest grapes - in pictures

A Yemeni farmer dries fresh grapes to transform into raisins during the grape harvest at a vineyard on the outskirts of Sana'a, Yemen. EPA
A Yemeni farmer dries fresh grapes to transform into raisins during the grape harvest at a vineyard on the outskirts of Sana'a, Yemen. EPA
Yemeni farmers pick grapes to sell at markets across the country. EPA
Yemeni farmers pick grapes to sell at markets across the country. EPA
Yemen has a long history of grape cultivation. EPA
Yemen has a long history of grape cultivation. EPA
Yemen is renowned for producing some of the region's most delectable grapes. EPA
Yemen is renowned for producing some of the region's most delectable grapes. EPA
The country produces a wide variety of grapes. EPA
The country produces a wide variety of grapes. EPA
The fruit is shipped throughout the Middle East.
The fruit is shipped throughout the Middle East.
Farmers sell their harvest fresh, dried or in juices. EPA
Farmers sell their harvest fresh, dried or in juices. EPA
Drying grapes to become raisins is a popular method as demand is high. EPA
Drying grapes to become raisins is a popular method as demand is high. EPA
Growing grapes requires cold weather, so most farmers live in the north of Yemen. EPA
Growing grapes requires cold weather, so most farmers live in the north of Yemen. EPA
According to official statistics, Sana’a produces 80 per cent of the country’s grapes. EPA
According to official statistics, Sana’a produces 80 per cent of the country’s grapes. EPA
Many consider Yemeni grapes to be the best in the world. EPA
Many consider Yemeni grapes to be the best in the world. EPA

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