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Bud grafting: optimal techniques and timing for propagation in Himachal Pradesh

Tech management

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.

Cherries: market growth faces cracking, climate instability and biotech innovation

Tech management

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

The expert informs: fertilisation and irrigation of the cherry tree. Strategies for soil, roots and fruit quality

Tech management

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.

Assisted pollination boosts ‘Regina’ cherry yield and quality

Tech management

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.

How best to manage pollination and fruit set in the cherry tree in hot climates

Tech management

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.

Biostimulants in sweet cherry: yield and quality in southern Spain compared

Tech management

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.

How to increase cherry marginal profit: strategies, costs and orchard systems

Tech management

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.

SmartCherry and iAgro: digital innovation for IGP cherries in Tuscany, Italy

Tech management

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.

Mineral nutrition management in cherry orchards: predictive model from Greece

Tech management

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.

Frost damage mitigation in cherry trees: agronomic strategies and active defence

Tech management

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.