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Biological control of Drosophila suzukii is possible: it is only necessary to know (and favor) the parasitoids

Crop protection

29 Aug 2023

The purpose of the study was to develop knowledge on parasitoid community of Drosophilidae in the tart cherry agroecosystem. Additionally, it aimed to identify landscape factors that have a role in the future augmentative and classical biological control releases.

How to maximise the efficiency of mechanical harvesting by using the right training system

Planting systems

28 Aug 2023

The experiment by the Department of Pomology of the National Institute of Fruit and Vegetable Research (Poland) attempted to develop a new breeding form and evaluate the adaptability of trees with a 'Y' crown for the mechanical harvesting of sour and sweet cherries.

In Japan 50% of all cherries are sold for gifting purposes

Markets

25 Aug 2023

Cherry production in Japan is increasing due to improved weather conditions, while imports vary each year depending on tariff and market conditions. About half of locally produced cherries are sold for gift-giving.

Costs and profitability of High-Density and Ultra-High-Density cherry plantations in Wasco County (USA)

Tech management

25 Aug 2023

One of the most topical issues in modern cerasiculture is undoubtedly that of comparing plants with different densities. Increased density leads to higher initial costs and a shorter productive life span of the plants, two factors with a high impact on production costs.

What are the effects of auto-vented covers on microclimate and fruit quality?

Covers

24 Aug 2023

The study conducted by researchers at the University of Tasmania (Australia) aimed to examine the effects of these modern cover systems on the microclimate, water uptake and quality of fruit produced in covered sweet cherry orchard.

Chilean leadership in the export market: from 2022 cherries are the main produce of the Chilean offer

Markets

23 Aug 2023

ProChile released its "Export Leadership Chile 2022" report, . This report delves into the performance exports and where it has maintained its leadership. In 2022, Chile exported goods worth $43.47 billion, a notable 14.9% increase compared to the previous year.

Michigan growers used for the first time a customized blueberry harvester for tart cherry harvest season

Tech management

22 Aug 2023

Oxley Farms, helmed by Ed, Chris, and Rick Oxley, operates a 250-acre tart cherry orchard in Lawton, Michigan. They embarked on the creation of a unique machine, drawing inspiration from harvesters used in grape, blueberry, cherry, and coffee production.

A strange season for Californian cherries but excellent results are expected

Press review

21 Aug 2023

The cherry picking season continues in the high altitude areas with the later varieties, but the early harvest looks good. The update provided a glimpse of the Californian harvest, which came in strong and put many cherries on the market.

Cherries rank in the top 5 in US retail sales in July 2023 with +25% volume growth

Markets

21 Aug 2023

Cherries ranked in the top five in U.S. sales in July 2023 with US$261 million in sales, representing an average monthly expenditure of US$1.99 per household. Cherries ranked first in June for absolute growth in value sales.

Maurizio Vezzali farm: the look of tradition towards the future

Production

18 Aug 2023

Maurizio Vezzali farm is a farm located in the province of Modena (Italy) that manages over 40 hectares, of which 25 hectares are entirely dedicated to the production of cherries. The owner of the company, Maurizio, spoke for Cherry Times.