15 Dec 2025
Seaweed-based biostimulants help cherry trees produce more high-quality fruit, support growth and improve tolerance to environmental stress. The article outlines effective strategies to enhance cherry production during key stages of the growing cycle.
15 Dec 2025
With bee health under threat and wild pollinators in decline, an innovative project is turning to flies as alternative pollinators for crops like cherries, avocados and vegetables, offering a practical solution to build a more resilient and sustainable fruit production system.
11 Dec 2025
Integrated Nutrition Management (MIN) drives Chilean cherry production: it improves soil health, nutrient efficiency and fruit quality. With site-specific diagnostics, amendments, biostimulants and technology, MIN increases yield and sustainability even under climate stress.
04 Dec 2025
Discover the best nutritional practices to improve cherry size, firmness, and post-harvest life. A complete guide to calcium, potassium, boron, and nitrogen applications, plus leaf and soil analysis to ensure top-quality fruit throughout the entire growing season.
01 Dec 2025
Fruit cracking leads to significant economic losses in Mediterranean orchards. Advanced sensing technologies and precision agriculture now allow growers to detect early stress signals, reduce fruit splitting, improve resource efficiency and enhance overall crop sustainability.
01 Dec 2025
Cherry season exposes the limits of self-care as a safety model. Is it a personal duty or a sign of poor risk management? When risks increase, only structured systems—not individual willpower—can ensure health and safety for all workers in the field.
28 Nov 2025
A recent study from central Chile reveals that the combined activity of honey bees and wild insects significantly improves sweet cherry fruit set, highlighting the value of biodiversity and ecologically oriented farming practices for more resilient orchards in the region.
28 Nov 2025
In-depth report on the real production costs, profitability thresholds and export dynamics of cherry orchards in Chile, with case data from Ñuble, Biobío, Araucanía, Maule and Los Lagos. Strategic insights to reduce costs, boost yield and ensure long-term farm viability.
24 Nov 2025
A field trial in Piedmont (Italy) confirms that Prohexadione-Ca reduces vegetative growth in Tip Top cherry trees and significantly increases fruit set, commercial yield, red skin coloration, and antioxidant content, improving orchard efficiency with Gisela 6 rootstock.
21 Nov 2025
Cracking in sweet cherry fruits poses major challenges for growers. This article explores the physiological causes, effective mitigation strategies, and the most resistant cherry cultivars to improve fruit quality and commercial value in a sustainable way.
