A black-and-white ink drawing in the style of Franco-Belgian comics inspired by artists like François Walthéry and André Franquin. The scene depicts the impact of climate and pests on vineyards in Italy. The illustration covers the whole 16:9-widescreen canvas with a clean white background. It features lively and expressive characters, typical of Belgian comics from the 1980s, with strong black ink lines for contours and shading to add depth and texture. In the foreground, a worried vineyard owner inspects damaged grapevines, showing expressive despair. Around him, workers in hats and traditional clothing try to fend off pests and deal with the destruction caused by adverse weather. The background includes rolling vineyards between Como and Lecco, with symbols of harsh weather like dark clouds and pests like locusts. The piece conveys a sense of urgency and loss yet retains the dynamic and detailed characteristics of the comedic Belgian comic style.

20% of Grape Harvest Lost: Climate and Pests Take Their Toll on Vineyards

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Grape Harvest: ‘Climate and Pests, Up to 20% of Crop Lost’

According to the latest report from the Consortium Igt Terre Lariane, up to 20% of this year’s grape harvest has been lost due to adverse weather conditions and pest infestations. The Consortium, which oversees 64 esteemed vineyards between and , has been working tirelessly to mitigate these losses.

The impact of the climate and pests on the vineyards has been profound. Producers are hoping for better conditions in the coming years to stabilize their yields and continue providing high-quality grapes for wine production.

For further details, visit the original article on La Provincia di Como.

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