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Climate change and cherries: strategies from USA, China, Chile and Portugal

Events

01 Sep 2025

Climate change is testing cherry cultivation worldwide. In Washington, experts from 20 countries discussed resilient cultivars, winter nets, covers and predictive models. Focus on China, Chile, Portugal, Germany and California with innovative solutions shaping the future.

New cherry varieties in Piedmont: yields, agritech and trials in Cuneo

Varieties

01 Sep 2025

New cherry varieties tested in Piedmont are reshaping orchards in Cuneo. Agrion trials and Sanifrutta projects increase yields and fruit quality with early and late cultivars, advanced protections and innovative agronomic strategies for sustainable cherry production in Italy.

Sweet cherries in subtropical China: study on red and yellow low-chill cultivars

Quality

29 Aug 2025

A study on low-chill sweet cherry cultivars grown in southeastern China analyzes fruit quality, color and gene expression. Promising results show potential to enhance cherry traits in subtropical climates and improve future breeding strategies.

Chile and China go paperless with 100% digital phytosanitary certification

Markets

29 Aug 2025

Chile has launched with China a 100% digital phytosanitary certification system for agricultural exports. The initiative improves security, traceability and efficiency for key products such as cherries, grapes, plums, grains and flowers, while reducing costs and delivery times.

India’s cherry market now relies entirely on imports

Markets

28 Aug 2025

With the local season over in Kashmir, India’s cherry market now depends entirely on imports. Air shipments from the US, Turkey, and Iran, along with sea freight from Mashhad, are sustaining supply. Quality is excellent, but rising freight and labor costs are driving up prices.

Spanish cherries ready for debut in China: green light for exports

Markets

28 Aug 2025

Spanish cherries secure official approval for export to China after a landmark bilateral agreement signed in Beijing. Following strict phytosanitary inspections and full traceability guarantees, the opening of this market marks a major strategic step for Spain’s agri-food sector.

Cherry genome and diversity: China-France research on Cerasus evolution

Breeding

28 Aug 2025

Genomic study on Cerasus sweet cherry led by China and France: the analysis reveals evolutionary origin, genetic structure, and key cultivar traits. A valuable resource to improve cherry quality and resistance across Europe and Asia through targeted breeding efforts.

Parasitoid interactions on Drosophila suzukii: impact on biological control in EU and USA

Crop protection

27 Aug 2025

A study carried out in Europe and the USA evaluates the efficiency of the parasitoid Ganaspis kimorum against Drosophila suzukii, highlighting its complex interactions with pupal parasitoids Pachycrepoideus vindemiae and Trichopria drosophilae in biological control programs.

Cherries and solar panels: a Swiss farmer from Egnach innovates agriculture

Covers

27 Aug 2025

A fruit grower in Egnach, Switzerland, has built an agrovoltaic system to protect 1,500 cherry trees from sun and rain while producing clean energy. A sustainable innovation that combines agriculture and energy independence for a better farming future.

How to estimate sweet cherry harvest maturity: physical and chemical methods

Quality

26 Aug 2025

All methods to determine the optimal harvest maturity of sweet cherries: color, weight, soluble solids, acidity, and taste. Combined physical and chemical approach with data from Turkey, Afghanistan, USA, and Denmark to maximize fruit quality and market value.