03 Mar 2026
In New Zealand and Australia, rain covers for cherries reduce cracking and boost size but alter orchard microclimate and firmness. Research focuses on humidity, calcium and export quality to support a more climate-resilient cherry export industry worldwide and sustainability.
05 Dec 2025
Cherry orchard covers are proving essential in Chile: they mitigate climate risks, boost yields by up to 30%, and allow earlier harvest. An effective solution for early varieties like Santina and Nimba, exposed to frost, rain, and thermal stress.
07 Nov 2025
ValenteProtect© systems provide protection from rain, hail and insects, helping cherry growers secure abundant, healthy and market-ready harvests. Rain, Multishield and Insect Net systems ensure complete seasonal protection for top-quality yields.
06 Nov 2025
Field tests in Michigan confirm that protective netting in high-density sweet cherry orchards reduces damage from birds and Drosophila suzukii. This sustainable strategy preserves fruit quality and supports modern, efficient orchard management practices.
23 Sep 2025
Retractable roof systems like AutoDry™ are being tested in Canada and Australia to protect orchards—especially cherries—from rain and heat. These solutions aim to boost fruit quality, yields, and profits, helping growers recover from years of climate-related losses.
27 Aug 2025
A fruit grower in Egnach, Switzerland, has built an agrovoltaic system to protect 1,500 cherry trees from sun and rain while producing clean energy. A sustainable innovation that combines agriculture and energy independence for a better farming future.
18 Aug 2025
A French study shows how insect-proof nets can protect vase-trained cherry trees from Drosophila suzukii while maintaining high yield and fruit quality. After eight years of trials, the method proves effective despite labor and installation requirements.
05 Aug 2025
In Teno, Maule Region, Chile, an agrivoltaic project integrates cherry orchards with solar panels. The goal is to optimize water use, enhance export quality, and generate clean energy, opening new sustainable opportunities for agriculture in challenging climates.
29 Jul 2025
At the International Cherry Symposium in Washington, Chilean researcher Marlene Ayala presented cutting-edge findings on plastic covers and foliar calcium uptake in cherry trees, highlighting Chile’s role as a global leader in applied research and cherry innovation.
20 Jun 2025
In Leuggern, a 1,300-panel agrivoltaic system is being built over a cherry orchard: shielding from hail, heat, and frost, dynamic light control, and 800 MWh annually. The “insolagrin” tech cuts pesticide use and enhances the resilience of field-grown cherry crops.
