25 Jun 2024
As of 1 June, 2024 production was estimated at 37,000 tonnes, an increase of 10% over the previous year and 21% over the average harvest from 2019 to 2023. The start of the campaign is in line with last year, with bad weather reducing the market supply.
25 Jun 2024
Fewel's orchard in Washington has 17 acres of this variety. After proving that it was genetically unique, he patented it in 2019 and hopes to sell it to industry under the trade name 'Zillazeus' (commonly abbreviated 'Zeus', it is patented as TF 7142).
25 Jun 2024
The health and effectiveness of honey bees during pollination were examined in the study conducted in Tasmania, Australia, using bird nets and polyethylene rain covers. Bees were fitted with RFID identification systems and were tagged during two consecutive seasons.
24 Jun 2024
On Thursday, 20 June, a training meeting was held for farmers and technicians during which experts from CS Laimburg presented the results of the latest ongoing trials focusing on planting systems and techniques for managing cerasites.
24 Jun 2024
Nutrient analysis in leaves is fundamental to modern agriculture, allowing growers to assess the nutritional status of orchards and plan targeted fertilisation interventions. This tool is crucial for ensuring high quality fruit.
24 Jun 2024
In general, it could be said that Greece is deficient in the production and supply of sour cherries. The deterrent factor, which is the high cost of harvesting, can be addressed by modernising the crops. Domestic genetic material is limited to a few varieties.
24 Jun 2024
Researchers from several Chinese institutes and universities summarised the progress made worldwide in understanding the effects of endogenous gibberellin and abscisic acid content in fruit and exogenous hormone treatments on fruit cracking.
21 Jun 2024
Sage Fruit's organic cherries account for about two per cent of the total cherry volume, said Komstadius. "Currently, the volume at the industry level does not seem to be growing, but with organic trends, it is reasonable to think that it will grow in the future."
21 Jun 2024
The company uses a range of electrical equipment, including anti-freeze fans, irrigation pumps and vehicles, all powered by a 23 kW solar system and a 105 kWh battery, as well as by New Zealand's high-intensity renewable electricity grid.
21 Jun 2024
Tuscany region (IT) maintains its leading position in Italy for the number of PDO and PGI labels for wine and food. The 'Ciliegia di Lari PGI' is now the 146th Italian PGI in the food sector and the 324th among all agricultural geographical indications in Italy.
