31 Mar 2025
Find out the results of workshops on cherry vigour management in Australia, with updates from Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia and NSW. International experts and innovations to optimise cultivation. Read more about winning techniques and strategies.
31 Mar 2025
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising cherry sorting, ensuring greater precision, reduced waste and higher quality. Find out how advanced technologies such as deep learning optimise packaging and improve productivity in the fruit and vegetable sector.
28 Mar 2025
The Apulia Region is investing EUR 14 million to innovate the cherry tree sector, focusing on varietal modernisation and crop protection. Farms will be able to access the funds to improve the competitiveness and resilience of the cherry tree.
28 Mar 2025
The plummeting price of cherries in China is undermining the profitability of orchards. Excessive irrigation affects energy costs and fruit quality. Discover strategies to optimise water use and improve the sustainability of cultivation.
28 Mar 2025
Find out how selenium enrichment of Burlat cherries improves fruit quality, increases soluble solids content and reduces the risk of cracking. A study in Poland analysed the best fertilisation techniques to obtain more nutritious and resistant cherries.
27 Mar 2025
The April issue of PHYTOMA magazine explores solutions to combat Drosophila suzukii, the fly that damages cherries. Learn about proven control strategies, including anti-insect nets and the use of sterile insects. Updates on 22 May in Balandran.
27 Mar 2025
Acid rot in cherries compromises the quality of the harvest. Learn about causes, symptoms and strategies to prevent this disease caused by yeasts and bacteria, protect the fruit and improve storage in orchards.
27 Mar 2025
Discover how Royal Tioga cherries are revolutionizing early-season fruit production in Murcia, Spain, with low chill requirements, high yield potential, and premium quality — attracting international interest.
26 Mar 2025
Discover the best vegetation indices to monitor water stress in sweet cherry trees in south-eastern Spain. A study by the Polytechnic University of Cartagena analyses the effectiveness of NDVI, OSAVI and TRRVI with multispectral images to optimise irrigation.
26 Mar 2025
The US Court reinstated the Staccato cherry patent, overturning the previous decision. AAFC will now be able to defend its rights against the unauthorised sale of the 'Glory' variety. A key victory for intellectual property protection in the global fruit industry.
