On 9 May at Macfrut there will be the event "Which Biosolutions for quality cherries?", from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sala Neri.
The event, divided into two parts, will highlight current market needs and emerging problems in some important cherry-growing areas in the world. Guidance on new biosolutions and cultivation models for profitable and sustainable cherry cultivation will also be provided.
Admission will be free of charge with prior reservation. In order to participate subscribe here
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12 Jul 2024
One of the great advantages of this new technology is that thanks to its height (4.5 metres) it acts as a physical protection against damage caused by rain and hail, greatly reducing fruit splitting, which generates losses in the millions every year.
19 Mar 2025
China starts the destruction of 1,300 containers of damaged Chilean cherries, stranded at sea for more than 20 days. More than 24,000 tonnes of fruit, worth USD 120 million, were rejected: a blow to Chilean exports and the global fruit and vegetable market.
06 Nov 2026
A study in three Israeli cherry orchards tests seismic sensors to detect Cerambyx dux larvae, track pest phenology and map infestations. Signals may reveal activity before visible symptoms and help target inspections, but further validation is needed.
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In Tasmania, trials by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture show GA₃ increases Lapins cherry firmness by about 20%. Application rate and timing affect fruit size and maturity as researchers examine how to balance quality, harvest timing and late-season markets locally.
