06 Jun 2025
Early cherry production under plastic covers is expanding in Chile and Spain, but fruit quality relies on careful management of light, humidity and temperature. Expert Javier De Pablo explains the drawbacks of rain covers and the advantages of automated macrotunnels.
05 Jun 2025
In Niagara County, Tim Buhr grows sweet cherries with high-density systems, VOEN covers and Cornell varieties. Thanks to Gisela rootstocks and targeted agronomic practices, he faces New York’s humid climate focusing on fruit quality, high yields and local market demand.
05 Jun 2025
The 2025 cherry season in Spain’s Jerte Valley, Extremadura, started late but aims for stable output, local labor recruitment, and cautious entry into the Chinese market. The Protected Designation of Origin is also expanding to include three historic varieties.
05 Jun 2025
Aerial roots help plants adapt to waterlogging stress. Chinese researchers explore the ‘Gotenba zakura’ cherry tree as a rootstock to improve sour cherry resilience to heavy summer rains in northern China. A promising breakthrough for fruit sustainability.
05 Jun 2025
Apulia's cherry season is collapsing: frost, rain and strong winds decimated yields, pushing prices up to €20/kg. Consumers pull back, exports fall, and local communities depending on cherry farming face an uncertain future. Urgent government support is now needed.
04 Jun 2025
A study in Chile’s Maule region analyzes the impact of plastic covers on cherry trees: temperature, humidity, solar radiation and water use. The data help growers reduce abiotic stress and improve post-harvest management during warm and dry seasonal conditions.
04 Jun 2025
Uzbekistan’s 2025 sweet cherry season opens with abundant yields thanks to favorable weather conditions. However, the share of 26+ caliber fruits is very limited. Strong export demand offsets weak harvests in Europe and Turkey, significantly driving up prices.
04 Jun 2025
Explore the agronomic impact of new Hungarian-bred Mahaleb rootstocks for sweet cherry. Trial results on tree vigour, fruit weight, and yield in irrigated and rain-fed conditions. Complete and reliable data from test orchards near Budapest and Győr, Hungary.
04 Jun 2025
A UK study evaluates Bacillus subtilis and Aureobasidium pullulans for controlling Monilinia laxa on cherry trees. Biocontrol reduces infection when applied repeatedly and at key stages, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional fungicide use.
03 Jun 2025
A Chilean study proves that humidification systems in field collection centers lower dehydration in cherries, preserving weight, appearance, and pedicel freshness even after 30 days in cold storage. A concrete quality boost and long-term strategic edge for exporters.
