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IX International Cherry Symposium: with 230 thousand hectares dedicated to sweet cherry cultivation, China is investing in its own future

Consumption Events Markets Varieties

08 Sep 2023

Considering the economic importance that cherry cultivation is gaining in China, the breeding sector is also actively working to release new cultivars. National institutions are collaborating to achieve this goal, with 60 new cultivars released and 300 selections under study.

Australian season kicks off: growers are confident in the 'Victorian season' 2023

Press review

07 Sep 2023

The Victorian cherry season starts at the beginning of November and reaches good volumes by the middle of the month, continuing until after Christmas including a long festive season - a perfect match for festivals and gifts. The season lasts about 100 days.

How the seasonality of consumption affects the environmental performance of fruit supply chains: the case of cherries in China

Consumption Production

07 Sep 2023

Several conclusions can be drawn: of great importance is the efficiency of orchard management, the impact of which on total emissions is still significant. In the distribution phase, low-impact transport systems, such as those by sea, should undoubtedly be favoured.

The possible roles of nitrogen and phosphorus supply against internal fruit browning

Tech management

06 Sep 2023

A phosphorus deficiency has been found to have a positive impact on antioxidant activity and phenol composition. At the same time, however, it leads to an increase in the activity of respiration rates, resulting in a decrease in conservation potential.

Nitrogen fertilisation: studies show that the important thing is not to overdo it!

Crop protection Tech management

05 Sep 2023

In conclusion, the results indicate that 60 kg of nitrogen per hectare is the best dose to provide adequate nutrition for sour cherry trees. Nitrogen supply increased its presence in leaves, while it decreased phosphorus and potassium concentrations.

How the CAB 6P rootstock influences sour cherries development and growth

Rootstocks

04 Sep 2023

Trees grafted onto the Maxma 14 rootstock induce lower vigour, productivity, and fruit weight. In contrast, trees grafted onto CAB 6P rootstock exhibited greater vigour, yield, and fruit weight, resulting in greater agricultural productivity.

Tasmania Fruit Growers will be present at Asia Fruit Logistica 2023

Press review

01 Sep 2023

Fresh produce exporters from the Australian state of Tasmania will be well represented at the Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL), to be held in Hong Kong from 6-8 September, with industry body Fruit Growers Tasmania hosting several companies on its stand.

A report on the 2022-23 season shows an early season, nice sizes and good average prices

Markets

01 Sep 2023

The Chilean company CyD Asesoría Agrícola compiled a report on the 2022-2023 season. This data was analysed by several exporters to better understand price fluctuations, providing management tools for producers to refine their profitability.

Cold hardiness estimation models can help farmers to prevent frost damage

Tech management

31 Aug 2023

The primary aim of the present investigation was to construct predictive models for determining the lethal temperature thresholds (resulting in 10%, 50%, and 90% death rates) for two distinct cultivars of sweet cherry flower buds, during the autumn and winter period.

Michigan State University issues guidance on processing, storing and using cherries

Press review

30 Aug 2023

Michigan State University has released a guide entirely dedicated to the processing, storage and use of cherries. This allows not only farmers, but also fruit enthusiasts, to be able to process and utilise a delicate and delicious fruit such as the cherry in the best possible way