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Global Cherry Summit 2024 brings climate analysis and its future impact to the field

Events

02 May 2024

'In Chile it will rain with some frequency between now and July,' says Fernando Santibáñez, 'however, from July onwards, it is expected to be dry. The Niña that will set in will be mild and could produce a big drought, but be careful with water this season'.

Sammichele di Bari (IT): the turning point for local cherry farming at the 1st National Cherry Tree Conference

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23 Apr 2024

The event marked a turning point, offering an opportunity for reflection and discussion among the various actors involved. Mayor Lorenzo Netti emphasised the importance of the cherry as a symbol of the territory, not only economically but also culturally.

USA and Japan: a renewed bond through the beauty of the cherry trees

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15 Apr 2024

Japan will give the US 250 cherry trees to replace those that will be uprooted to repair the wall around the capital's tidal basin. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made the announcement on Wednesday during a visit to the White House.

Cherries: what future?

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25 Mar 2024

This was the title of the meeting held on 15 March at the operational headquarters of the OP Giuliano - PugliaFruit in Rutigliano, where the problems of a sector that shows alarming signs of little interest and from agricultural entrepreneurs were discussed.

First Cherry Tree Course: in June the possibility to learn more about cherry's potential in Peru

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22 Mar 2024

The course will cover the key aspects of planting, management, physiology, development and perspectives of the crop in Peru, with the point of view of crop experts in Chile to analyse rootstocks and varieties, crop physiology and crop management and perspectives in Peru.

'Chilean cherries, a model to follow': the new Macfrut Academy video lecture

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18 Mar 2024

The global cherry market has a leading player: Chile. The keys to success? Varietal innovation, farming systems, post-harvest technologies. This worldwide case history was narrated by the new video-lesson of the Macfrut Academy.

Macfrut Academy: the first episode dedicated to cherries to be aired on 14 March

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12 Mar 2024

Chile takes centre stage in the latest two Macfrut Academy video lessons, focusing on a case study in cherries. The first episode, dedicated to the field phase, will be aired on Thursday 14 March at 5 pm (Italian time), titled ‘Chilean cherry: a successful supply chain’.

Online the program and registration for the 10th Berry Technical Day of the Mach Foundation

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12 Mar 2024

E. Mach Foundation organises the 10th technical day on small fruits with the latest updates on Drosophila suzukii, strawberry and blueberry cultivation. The event can be attended in person or via live streaming: registration is now open online.

On Cherry Times, exclusively, the reports of the Conference on Cherry Innovation in the East of Verona

Events

08 Mar 2024

At the conference in Montecchia di Crosara in the province of Verona (IT), an attentive audience of more than 200 local cherry producers had the opportunity to listen to four presentations that outlined the main challenges affecting the choices of farmers and cherry producers.

Conference on cherry orchards innovation in Verona on 5 March

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16 Feb 2024

Marketing strategies at a global level to maximise producers' results and enhance the value of cherry production, proposed innovations in the management of modern cherry orchards and currently available defence tools will be analysed.