18 Nov 2025
Gibberellic acid (GA₃) is a key plant hormone to enhance cherry size. When applied during the veraison stage, it improves yield and fruit quality. Learn more about optimal doses, agronomic benefits, and guidance for Chilean cultivars prone to stress and cracking.
18 Nov 2025
The Chilean cherry season is at risk due to Botrytis and Geotrichum. Unexpected rains and mature fruits increase vulnerability. Expert Héctor García calls for immediate use of fungicides and preventive actions to ensure fruit quality and export viability in 2025–2026.
13 Nov 2025
For the first time in southern Chile, the fungus Nectria dematiosa has been identified as a pathogen of sweet cherry. This discovery raises concerns about new phytosanitary risks, calling for better monitoring and effective management strategies in cherry orchards.
04 Nov 2025
Protect your fruit trees and vegetable beds from blackbirds with 11 safe and proven methods. No chemicals—just smart use of barriers, visual and sound deterrents, and seasonal strategies to defend your garden harvest while preserving wildlife balance.
30 Oct 2025
Current weather conditions with high humidity and rising temperatures are favoring the spread of Botrytis and Alternaria in cherry trees. INIA is developing early detection sensors and smart predictive platforms to protect fruit bound for export markets.
20 Oct 2025
The OPTIMISTII project, led by INRAE, offers an innovative biological approach to tackle Drosophila suzukii in European cherry orchards by combining male sterilization techniques to reduce pest reproduction and minimize the use of chemical pesticides in fruit production.
16 Oct 2025
Catalonia starts the release of Ganaspis kimorum, a parasitoid used for the biological control of Drosophila suzukii. The goal is to reduce pesticide use in cherry, strawberry and berry crops, supporting a more sustainable and environmentally friendly fruit production system.
10 Oct 2025
First detection of Nectria dematiosa in Chile and the Southern Hemisphere affecting sweet cherries. Sweetheart is the most susceptible variety. The study urges action with improved pruning, monitoring, and nursery sanitation to manage the wood-infecting fungus.
30 Sep 2025
Drosophila suzukii is an invasive pest affecting cherries and berries in Italy. This article explores the most effective control methods: insect-proof nets, traps, and treatments using kaolin and Spinosad to protect fruit crops and reduce damage caused by this harmful fly.
19 Sep 2025
In Chile, Agroseguros offers 100% subsidized insurance against fruit fly outbreaks for farms up to 50 hectares, with payments made within 10 days. Additional coverage for climate risks and wildfires is also available, benefiting over 80,000 fruit producers.
