Find out why farmers are destroying their vineyards across the world
Australian grape-grower Tony Townsend destroyed half his 14-hectare vineyard last year. The fields were healthy and vibrant, but he estimates he would have lost about A$35,000 ($23,000) to harvest them. While a heatwave is holding him back from ripping out the rest, he plans to finish the job once the weather cools — losing all …