Cherries: research in New Zealand and Australia tackles unstable weather impacts

Tech management

17 Mar 2026

Research in New Zealand and Australia examines how rain, protective covers, humidity and calcium affect cherry firmness and fruit quality. The project aims to help growers manage increasingly unpredictable weather and safeguard high-value export markets worldwide today.

Tree competition in plantations: study in Shaoxing, China compares key competition indices

Tech management

17 Mar 2026

Research conducted at the Agricultural Business College in Shaoxing, China compares different tree competition indices used in plantations. The study evaluates how spatial factors, tree size and environmental conditions influence growth dynamics and forest management strategies.

Cherry 2026 in Adelaide: the conference shaping the future of Australian cherries

Events

17 Mar 2026

Cherry 2026 brings growers, researchers and industry leaders to Adelaide for three days of conferences, networking and orchard visits. The event explores innovation, production, markets and new strategies shaping the future of the Australian cherry industry.

University of Lleida hosts course on cherry and hazelnut production technologies in Spain

Events

16 Mar 2026

From May 18 to 22, 2026, the University of Lleida in Spain will host an international course focused on innovations in cherry and hazelnut production. The program combines academic lectures with technical tours and meetings with leading farms and agribusiness companies.

Sweet cherry cultivation in Greece: Edessa’s orchards trace back to the 16th century

Varieties

16 Mar 2026

Historical research reveals that organized sweet cherry cultivation in Greece began much earlier than previously believed. Ottoman tax registers from the 16th century show that commercial cherry orchards were already present in the Edessa region.

Microorganisms increase salt tolerance in Gisela 6 cherry rootstock

Rootstocks

13 Mar 2026

Research published in Scientific Reports shows that PGPR bacteria Pantoea ananatis and Bacillus aryabhattai increase salt stress tolerance in the Gisela 6 cherry rootstock, improving plant growth, photosynthesis efficiency and antioxidant defenses under saline soil conditions.

Chilean cherries in Guangzhou: strong demand between retail sales and gifting culture

Consumption

13 Mar 2026

Chilean cherries remain a key winter fruit in Guangzhou supermarkets. Demand is supported by household purchases, gifting traditions and retail promotions. Despite a more cautious Chinese market and a complex season, consumer trust continues to support sales.

Cherry bacterial canker: bacteriophages against Pseudomonas syringae

Crop protection

12 Mar 2026

Cherry bacterial canker caused by Pseudomonas syringae can severely damage orchards and reduce yields. Recent studies examine bacteriophages as a biocontrol strategy and highlight the role of bacterial antiviral defence systems in developing effective treatments.

Luxardo distillery history: from Maraschino in Zara to the Euganean Hills

Processed

12 Mar 2026

Founded in Zara in 1821, the Luxardo distillery built its reputation with Maraschino liqueur. After World War II destroyed the original plant, the family rebuilt the company in Italy’s Euganean Hills, preserving a historic tradition in cherry liqueur production.

Night cherry harvesting in Chile: benefits, challenges and trials in Ñuble orchards

Tech management

12 Mar 2026

Night cherry harvesting could become a practical solution in Chile to address high summer temperatures during the harvest season. Trials in the El Toro orchard in the Ñuble region highlight potential benefits for workers, fruit quality and improved post-harvest conditions.