23 Oct 2025
A study conducted in Mashobra, Himachal Pradesh (India), shows that chip budding between May 15–30 is the most effective method for sweet cherry propagation, ensuring high grafting success rates, optimal plant growth and better commercial yield.
22 Oct 2025
Chile’s cherry industry keeps expanding with exports driven by China, but growers face critical threats: fruit cracking, unstable weather and billion-dollar losses. Producers and startups rely on integrated orchard strategies and biotech innovation to secure quality and competiti
17 Oct 2025
Technical guide to optimize cherry yield through precise irrigation, fertilization, and soil structure management. Strategies to enhance root activity, prevent compaction, and ensure high-quality, consistent fruit production season after season with sustainable practices.
16 Oct 2025
A study in Chile shows that assisted pollination using electrostatic technology increases fruit set in ‘Regina’ cherries grown under plastic covers, improving fruit quality and yield even when natural pollination conditions are not optimal.
14 Oct 2025
Ovule vitality is the key factor for cherry fruit set. High temperatures during flowering reduce the PEP and compromise fertilization. Targeted strategies like biostimulants and ethylene control can make a crucial difference in warm or high-risk growing areas.
14 Oct 2025
A study from southern Spain compares two biostimulant strategies on sweet cherry trees, focusing on yield, fruit quality, and ripening in “Nimba” and “Red Pacific”. Results show clear economic benefits and sustainable options for cherry growers worldwide.
09 Oct 2025
Discover how to increase marginal profit in cherry production by reducing labor costs, optimizing pruning, and choosing the right training systems. Expert insights from Chilean agronomist Óscar Carrasco to improve productivity and orchard profitability.
08 Oct 2025
SmartCherry is the innovative project bringing precision agriculture to IGP cherry orchards in Tuscany, Italy. With the iAgro app, farmers reduce costs and environmental impact using biometric data, predictive models and smartphone-based decision support.
26 Sep 2025
A Greek study has developed a predictive model to estimate nutrient loss in cherry orchards. Based only on fresh fruit yield data, it enables more accurate and sustainable fertilization management while actively promoting recycling of pruning and leaf residues.
18 Sep 2025
Mitigating frost damage in cherry orchards relies on targeted agronomic strategies: dormancy preparation, preventive applications to activate metabolism, control of Pseudomonas and wood-decaying fungi, and post-event measures to reduce bud sensitivity and frost damage.
