Sierra (Spain) cherry crisis: less and less quantity and insufficient labour

Production

06 Jun 2024

‘Agriculture is disappearing in Sierra,’ warns Inocencio Manuel Sánchez vice-president in charge of the Cepeda cooperative and points out that it can become problematic for a small producer or cooperative to be able to sell, for example, cherries.

Improving quality and yield through nutrient and rootstock management

Tech management

05 Jun 2024

Researchers from Prosser (Washington) are inserting electrical sensors into the soil, burying a root camera and uprooting entire cherry trees to study how and when nutrients move through them in order to apply fertilisers at the right time.

High quality and excellent sizes are what to expect for the Turkish season

Production

05 Jun 2024

‘Although we have lost important volumes, we expect to have good quality and larger cherries than in previous years,’ says Yigit Gokyigit, of Alanar Fruit. ‘We will be able to harvest up to 400 tonnes of cherries from our orchards.

Organic cherries: early delay in California, but higher volumes and quality by 2023

Production

05 Jun 2024

Catherine Gipe-Stewart, marketing director of Domex Superfresh Growers, reported that larger fruit is expected this season, with a longer harvest time than in 2023, due to the more favourable temperatures and growing conditions.

Transition of the season from California to Washington: details from Stemilt Growers

Production

05 Jun 2024

‘Stemilt has the longest season in the industry, with a continuous daily supply that starts with the California cherry harvest in late April and goes all the way up to the high altitude cherries in Washington in August,’ said Brianna Shales, marketing director.

New device improves efficiency of mechanical sour cherry picking

Tech management

04 Jun 2024

The project from Utah State University and Michigan State University has the objective to apply precision agriculture strategies to optimize irrigation, nutrition, and canopy management. One of the components is to develop a yield monitoring solution for tart cherries.

Low consumption, sustainable cultivation and high profitability: the pillars to rely on in Chile according to the Third International Seminar

Production

04 Jun 2024

‘It is crucial to implement water management measures and promote sustainable practices to ensure long-term sustainability,’ says Víctor Muñoz, ‘actions that will strengthen water security and agricultural productivity and solid support for economic development.

Sicilian cherries from Chiusa Sclafani carry the day at the 25th Ciliegie d'Italia national competition

Specialties

04 Jun 2024

‘That the Chiusa Sclafani cherry is the most extraordinary in Italy we have always known,’ says Angelo Vellino, the town's historic producer, ‘this is the result achieved thanks to the great commitment, professionalism and sacrifices of all the producers.

China: geographical indication products to revalue rural areas

Specialties

04 Jun 2024

In Sichuan, cherries bring new economic development, with over 4,000 hectares and an annual production value worth USD 150 million. Since 2014, the Hanyuan cherry has been included in the list of national geographical indication products.

Expansion of target markets and strategic planning: these are the keys to Chilean expansion

Markets

03 Jun 2024

‘Reducing the risk of having one-brand market practices with China and not abusing the “peak” period is crucial for the future,’ says Luis Ahumada, director of Grupo Los Olmos, ‘where opening up to other Asian countries, including India, looks like an opportunity.