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The Consortium of German Nurseries presents a new brand identity and expands its range with new dwarfing rootstocks

Rootstocks

12 Jun 2024

The Consortium of German Nurseries revised its brand identity and presents itself with an umbrella brand strategy. This support contributes to the fact that the CDB enjoys a high level of recognition in particular with GiSelA®, the market leader for rootstocks.

Sour cherry in Moldova: between risks and opportunities

Markets

12 Jun 2024

One of the most important crops in Moldova is the sour cherry. The Moldovan Academy of Economic Studies conducted an analysis of sour cherry production in Moldova including the current status, development trends and international competitiveness in the global market.

Valle del Jerte cherry: after a few seasons with the handbrake on, the focus is on the 2024 season

Markets

11 Jun 2024

After a season, that of 2022, characterised by heavy losses, the Jerte-based organisation is pinning all its hopes on this season. ‘We expect an average season between 16,000 and 18,000 tonnes,’ says Monica Tierno, the organisation's general manager.

Costs and profitability of cherry growing at different planting densities

Tech management

11 Jun 2024

The study compared 3 Grace Star plants with increasing density (low, medium and high), without cover, between the provinces of Modena and Forlì-Cesena. As the data show, the cherry tree in Emilia-Romagna is still a profitable investment.

FirmPro: advanced technology for delivering premium quality fruit up to 55mm size

Quality

11 Jun 2024

Robinson Gálvez, CEO of HappyAgro, explains that the FirmPro was designed as a complete solution, including everything necessary for use from the moment it is received. Also, add-on like the Colorimeter for color and the AtmosFix oxygen control can be included.

Cherry breeding projects and new rootstocks with the Corette® series

Rootstocks

11 Jun 2024

Michigan State University evaluated dozens of sour cherry crosses for their potential as cherry rootstocks, resulting in the Corette® series of precocious and productive dwarfing to semi-dwarfing rootstocks and several semi-vigorous, less precocious rootstocks.

Emilia-Romagna region (IT) into full swing, peak season for Vignola and the province of Modena

Specialties

10 Jun 2024

Enrico Bucchi, the General Manager of Valfrutta Fresco SpA, takes a close look at the cherry chain and the strategies behind the success of this fruit in the lands between Romagna and Modena.

Weigi®, dwarfing and semi-dwarfing rootstocks for cherry trees

Rootstocks

10 Jun 2024

Weigi rootstocks are crossings between GiSelA- and Weiroot-clones. Further trials started in 2004 on 4 different locations in Germany and France. After few years testing and some positive results, decision is taken to propagate them invitro in Italy and start making trees.

New market for Gilgit-Baltistan cherries, Pakistan: first shipments to China

Markets

10 Jun 2024

On 5 June, six tonnes of fresh cherries were shipped to China in a reefer container. This important milestone marks the beginning of a promising export relationship between Pakistan and China, facilitated by the phytosanitary agreement signed between the two countries in 2022.

New stress-resistant Krymsk rootstocks for stone fruits

Rootstocks

10 Jun 2024

The selection of these interspecific rootstocks was made on basis of the induced tree vigor and tolerance to environmental stresses like drought, flooding, frost and pH content of soil. At present seven Krymsk rootstocks have been patented and have been commercially released.