APAwire - APAwire CLIENTS ONLY, Gaza- 26 July 2021. Palestinian farmers collect grapes during harvest season.
01-SOUDBITE: Ahmed Al-Atal
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: APAwire CLIENTS ONLY SHOTLIST: APAwire - APAwire CLIENTS ONLY, Gaza- 26 July 2021. Palestinian farmers collect grapes during harvest season. 01-SOUDBITE: Ahmed Al-Atal STORYLINE: Palestinian farmer told that the output of the harvest of grapes this year is lower than forecast compared with the production of last year, which was affected by the change in weather conditions. The prices at which the grapes are sold do not satisfy the farmers because of the weak economic situation caused by recent conflict between Israel and Hamas, as well as the economic deterioration. Several reasons are behind the loss, including the Israeli blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip, the closure of the crossings, economic stagnation and the reluctance of customers to buy the national products, the farmers said. The importation of grapes from Egypt and the West Bank is one of the most difficulties faced by farmers in Gaza, because it competes with the local product that is usually higher in price than the cost of imported fruit. Footage by Ashraf Amra/ APAwire
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