Namibia grape production could hit $76m this year

The Namibian grape industry keeps expanding as more companies set up vineyards, which not only means job opportunities for many unemployed people but also contributes significantly to the gross domestic product, and this year's production could rake in a record-setting revenue of USD $76,328,610.

Kharas Governor Lucia Basson during her state of the region address on Monday said the grape industry has seen significant and rapid growth since 2015, and as more land is under production year by year, more income is expected.

She indicated that currently 1,729 hectares of land are under production in the region, of which 1,453 hectares are at Aussenkehr where most Namibian table grapes come from.

This figure is expected to increase to more than 2,200 hectares by the end of this year, which will also result in increased income.

"During the financial year 2015/16 the total export value of table grapes was estimated at N$666 million, which is estimated to reach N$1 billion by the end of 2017," she said.

source: allafrica.com

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