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