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Global Cherry Summit 2024 brings climate analysis and its future impact to the field

Events

02 May 2024

'In Chile it will rain with some frequency between now and July,' says Fernando Santibáñez, 'however, from July onwards, it is expected to be dry. The Niña that will set in will be mild and could produce a big drought, but be careful with water this season'.

Nanoparticles to interrupt dormancy and anticipate vegetative recovery

Tech management

02 May 2024

Research conducted between Chinese and Saudi Arabian universities show that the combination of α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles and gibberellic acid efficiently break bud dormancy in sweet cherry trees in a short period of time reducing abscisic acid levels and inducing bud break.

Maersk and University of Chile collaborate on controlled atmosphere study to improve exports

Post-harvest​

30 Apr 2024

The objective is to evaluate the impact of the technology in lengthening container transit times by combining controlled atmosphere with Tres Castillos macroperforated bags, thus enabling proper gas management and ensuring optimal moisture for the cherries.

In Apulia (IT), early harvest for the Bigarreau variety

Production

30 Apr 2024

Giacomo Giotta, owner of the eponymous company in Conversano, is preparing to start harvesting the Bigarreau variety next weekend, about two weeks earlier than last year. Yields seem to be higher, with an increase of 20-25%.

Cherries at €300/kg: the Cherries Glamour phenomenon that is booming in luxury markets

Specialties

29 Apr 2024

Cherries Glamour bridges a critical 'production window' between the hemispheres. With the Spanish season running from April to August, and the southern hemisphere season running from November to February, Cherries Glamour offers cherries when they are not globally available.

iQonsulting Yearbook: free market analysis reports for 2024 available

Production

29 Apr 2024

iQonsulting provides reports of the latest Chilean cherry varieties on the Chinese market. It also finds the right methodology for farmers and growers to calculate their yield and cash flow in the production and sale of cherries.

Canada crisis: farmers appeal to government after another disastrous winter

Production

26 Apr 2024

After five bad winters, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food said it announced a historic $70 million investment in March to help farmers by replacing damaged crops by replanting more climate-resistant varieties.

The use of ethyl propionate may bring results against the dreaded Drosophila suzukii

Crop protection

26 Apr 2024

A study conducted at the NIAB in East Malling and the NIR at the University of Greenwich (UK) determined whether repellents, formulated in specially designed controlled-release dispensers, could reduce damage to strawberries caused by D. suzukii under semi-field conditions.

Early flowering for the UK, but there is hope for a more indulgent spring

Production

25 Apr 2024

‘We are preparing to see cherry growth a little earlier than expected this season,’ says Jon Hillary, Driscoll's cherry product manager. ‘The forecast is for an early start, but it will depend on a sunnier spring.

The first season to start is Turkish: high yields and quality are expected

Production

25 Apr 2024

‘We had the first harvest on 13 April and today is the third,’ says Ilyas Coşkuner, a local producer. ‘We are optimistic about both the yield and market prices. The 30 kg of cherries belonging to İlyas Coşkuner were bought at the symbolic price of 500 lira per kg.