01 Sep 2025
Climate change is testing cherry cultivation worldwide. In Washington, experts from 20 countries discussed resilient cultivars, winter nets, covers and predictive models. Focus on China, Chile, Portugal, Germany and California with innovative solutions shaping the future.
01 Sep 2025
New cherry varieties tested in Piedmont are reshaping orchards in Cuneo. Agrion trials and Sanifrutta projects increase yields and fruit quality with early and late cultivars, advanced protections and innovative agronomic strategies for sustainable cherry production in Italy.
29 Aug 2025
A study on low-chill sweet cherry cultivars grown in southeastern China analyzes fruit quality, color and gene expression. Promising results show potential to enhance cherry traits in subtropical climates and improve future breeding strategies.
29 Aug 2025
Chile has launched with China a 100% digital phytosanitary certification system for agricultural exports. The initiative improves security, traceability and efficiency for key products such as cherries, grapes, plums, grains and flowers, while reducing costs and delivery times.
28 Aug 2025
With the local season over in Kashmir, India’s cherry market now depends entirely on imports. Air shipments from the US, Turkey, and Iran, along with sea freight from Mashhad, are sustaining supply. Quality is excellent, but rising freight and labor costs are driving up prices.
28 Aug 2025
Genomic study on Cerasus sweet cherry led by China and France: the analysis reveals evolutionary origin, genetic structure, and key cultivar traits. A valuable resource to improve cherry quality and resistance across Europe and Asia through targeted breeding efforts.
28 Aug 2025
Spanish cherries secure official approval for export to China after a landmark bilateral agreement signed in Beijing. Following strict phytosanitary inspections and full traceability guarantees, the opening of this market marks a major strategic step for Spain’s agri-food sector.
27 Aug 2025
A study carried out in Europe and the USA evaluates the efficiency of the parasitoid Ganaspis kimorum against Drosophila suzukii, highlighting its complex interactions with pupal parasitoids Pachycrepoideus vindemiae and Trichopria drosophilae in biological control programs.
27 Aug 2025
A fruit grower in Egnach, Switzerland, has built an agrovoltaic system to protect 1,500 cherry trees from sun and rain while producing clean energy. A sustainable innovation that combines agriculture and energy independence for a better farming future.
26 Aug 2025
Northwest sweet cherries, now in a longer and abundant season, are rich in vitamins, antioxidants and flavor. Perfect for back-to-school snacks and creative recipes, they can be enjoyed fresh or preserved to bring taste and health benefits all year round.
