04 Jun 2025
A study in Chile’s Maule region analyzes the impact of plastic covers on cherry trees: temperature, humidity, solar radiation and water use. The data help growers reduce abiotic stress and improve post-harvest management during warm and dry seasonal conditions.
02 Jun 2025
Agricultural nets are gaining ground among Northwest US cherry growers, offering protection from rain, sun, wind and birds. Still a niche choice, they’re becoming increasingly strategic for premium varieties in response to increasingly extreme weather.
26 May 2025
Plastic covers in cherry orchards cut losses to 5%, improve color, size and yield, enable earlier harvests and reduce production costs. A technical and strategic solution for cherry growers focused on fruit quality, sustainability, and long-term profitability.
02 May 2025
Agrivoltaics 4.0 is transforming Italian farming: up to 50% water savings, protection from heat, rain, and frost, plus extra income from solar energy. Giampaolo Dal Pane shares insights on orchard innovation in Emilia-Romagna at the Agrivoltaico Tour event.
18 Apr 2025
A groundbreaking agrivoltaic pilot project in Germany installs lightweight solar panels over cherry orchards using existing weather protection systems—maximizing land use, preserving fruit yields and offering a replicable, sustainable model for smart farming across Europe.
16 Apr 2025
The 2025 greenhouse cherry harvest has started in Apulia: unstable weather caused a delay of over a week, but the fruit shows excellent quality, consistent size and good sugar content, with strong demand already seen in early market trends.
21 Mar 2025
In Chile, agrivoltaic panels are transforming agriculture: they protect cherry trees from sun and hail, improve fruit quality, boost yields, and reduce water consumption. This innovative project combines sustainability and clean energy for a greener future.
13 Mar 2025
In a two-year study, the nets reduced the damage caused by birds and SWD. Nets can be an effective way to protect crops and reduce dependence on pesticides.
10 Mar 2025
The results of a recent study showed a significant reduction in bird damage in covered rows compared to uncovered ones. Furthermore, measurements of fruit quality showed no significant differences.
26 Feb 2025
The risk of late-season rainfall has led to significant industry investment in rain covers for sweet cherry production in Tasmania, Australia. A recent study identifies the effects.
