28 May 2025
In British Columbia, the 2025 cherry season is shaping up to be exceptional: harvest from mid-June to August, Canadian Cherry Month, and “I Farm For” stories showcasing growers. A vibrant year of flavour, community, identity, and proud Canadian agricultural tradition.
28 May 2025
Record demand for Uzbek sour cherries: traders from Russia and Belarus relocate to secure direct supply. Spring frosts in Europe fuel demand as Uzbekistan targets record frozen fruit exports of premium quality, entering new markets and increasing its regional influence.
28 May 2025
Study in China on the effects of 8 insecticides on Drosophila suzukii and the parasitoid Trichopria drosophilae. Effective and selective compounds were identified for integrated pest management in fruit orchards like cherries, strawberries, and blueberries.
28 May 2025
In Taishan, the 2025 cherry season kicks off: e-commerce, cold chain logistics, and livestreaming bridge agricultural tradition and innovation. The initiative promotes local products like cherries, delivering them across China and beyond with premium logistics.
27 May 2025
A study by the Universities of Zadar and Zagreb explores the effects of Azospirillum brasilense on cherry trees cv. Lapins grafted on various rootstocks. Results show improvements in growth, foliar nutrients, and soil conductivity under nursery production conditions.
27 May 2025
Hungary’s 2025 cherry harvest faces its worst collapse in decades after April frosts damaged 90% of orchards. With crop losses exceeding 80% and a sector already struggling with outdated methods and labor shortages, the country risks a major setback in cherry production.
27 May 2025
Following 2024’s production collapse, the 2025 cherry season in British Columbia is expected to be historic: 5 million cartons forecast, outstanding fruit quality, rising domestic support, and strong international demand from Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
27 May 2025
Chile’s cherry industry faces a turning point: lower returns from China, rising costs, and sizing challenges. Experts and growers share agronomic and commercial strategies to remain profitable and expand exports to new markets in the coming years.
26 May 2025
Tom Kon from North Carolina State University investigates chemical and cultural techniques to stimulate lateral branching and improve fruiting wood. Field trials show promising outcomes, though some methods remain labor-intensive or unsustainable.
26 May 2025
Plastic covers in cherry orchards cut losses to 5%, improve color, size and yield, enable earlier harvests and reduce production costs. A technical and strategic solution for cherry growers focused on fruit quality, sustainability, and long-term profitability.
