24 Jun 2024
On Thursday, 20 June, a training meeting was held for farmers and technicians during which experts from CS Laimburg presented the results of the latest ongoing trials focusing on planting systems and techniques for managing cerasites.
24 Jun 2024
Nutrient analysis in leaves is fundamental to modern agriculture, allowing growers to assess the nutritional status of orchards and plan targeted fertilisation interventions. This tool is crucial for ensuring high quality fruit.
24 Jun 2024
In general, it could be said that Greece is deficient in the production and supply of sour cherries. The deterrent factor, which is the high cost of harvesting, can be addressed by modernising the crops. Domestic genetic material is limited to a few varieties.
24 Jun 2024
Researchers from several Chinese institutes and universities summarised the progress made worldwide in understanding the effects of endogenous gibberellin and abscisic acid content in fruit and exogenous hormone treatments on fruit cracking.
21 Jun 2024
Sage Fruit's organic cherries account for about two per cent of the total cherry volume, said Komstadius. "Currently, the volume at the industry level does not seem to be growing, but with organic trends, it is reasonable to think that it will grow in the future."
21 Jun 2024
The company uses a range of electrical equipment, including anti-freeze fans, irrigation pumps and vehicles, all powered by a 23 kW solar system and a 105 kWh battery, as well as by New Zealand's high-intensity renewable electricity grid.
21 Jun 2024
Tuscany region (IT) maintains its leading position in Italy for the number of PDO and PGI labels for wine and food. The 'Ciliegia di Lari PGI' is now the 146th Italian PGI in the food sector and the 324th among all agricultural geographical indications in Italy.
21 Jun 2024
Approximately 40% of production is exported, with Germany and the UK being the main markets. UK sales peaked in 2011 when 10 million baskets (2,500 tonnes) were sold in a five-week season.
20 Jun 2024
A recent study from Guizhou University analysed the role of a specific protein, PavHIPP16, in sweet cherry. The study measured several physiological and biochemical parameters to understand the mechanisms behind this improved cold tolerance.
20 Jun 2024
More than 1,200 representatives of the cherry industry gathered at the second version of CherryTech in Chile, the most important technical event for cherry production. Participants took part in three master classes and three forums with 15 speakers.
