19 May 2025
The Verona Hills Cherry launches the 2025 season with a high-quality production. Coldiretti confirms size standards, pushes for Igp recognition, and calls for fair import rules. Local cherry farming still faces important structural and climate-related challenges.
19 May 2025
A study conducted in Moldova (2022–2023) assessed the effectiveness of two new fungicides against cherry pathogens like Monilia and Clasterosporium. Results outperformed standard treatments, improving tree health, yield and fruit quality in cherry orchards.
19 May 2025
In Pacific Northwest orchards, night harvesting is becoming the new norm to avoid extreme heat. Cherries, pears and other crops are picked under light towers, with safety training, reflective gear and work shifts scheduled in the cool hours before sunrise.
19 May 2025
Alejandro García-Huidobro (Prize) calls for greater unity and a new governance model for Chile’s cherry sector. Emphasis on shared strategy, quality, alternative markets and sustainable growth for 2025/26. Today’s decisions will shape export success.
16 May 2025
Cherry farming offers strong growth potential for the fruit sector in Piedmont. Explore early, mid, and late-season cultivars, with data on productivity, agronomic traits, and economic benefits for local farms and supply chains in the region.
16 May 2025
A three-year study in Bulgaria shows that San Jose scale severely damages apples, cherries and plums grown both in protected and open fields. Infected propagation material significantly worsens plant quality and growth in nurseries.
16 May 2025
Cherry growers face a crisis: overproduction, small sizes and poor quality threaten exports to China. Discipline, planning and targeted investments are now essential to produce premium fruit and recover competitiveness in global markets.
16 May 2025
Peru is investing in cherry cultivation, testing production in Ayacucho, Arequipa, and Ancash. With the Chancay port offering direct access to Asia, Peru aims to compete with Chile in the booming Chinese cherry market, supported by adapted varieties and growing expertise.
15 May 2025
Key strategies to enhance Areko cherry pollination across Chilean climate zones. Covers best pollinizer cultivars, orchard layout, hive management, and pollen application to improve fruit quality, productivity, and uniform flowering for consistent cherry yields.
15 May 2025
Washington State University is transforming cherry breeding with an advanced optical sorter. Faster, more precise and objective analysis of fruit traits—such as size, color and defects—brings major benefits to varietal selection and lab efficiency.
