18 Feb 2025
The problem does not only concern Michigan. According to economist Ernie Goss, farms across the country are facing similar difficulties, with some regions, such as the Midwest, facing the onset of an agricultural recession.
18 Feb 2025
The implementation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and responsible handling of plant protection products were key factors for a significant increase in both productivity and quality of the cherries.
14 Feb 2025
Data collected from 138 farms show that the average gross production value per hectare is approximately €9,998, with variations between €9,339 and €11,082. Production costs average €6,220 per farm, with a distribution of 41.13% in variable costs and 58.87% in fixed costs.
13 Feb 2025
Researchers from the Hellenic International University (Greece) have attempted to identify environmental issues arising during the cherry production process in order to reduce negative environmental impacts, and optimize production through redesigning the product flow diagram.
29 Jan 2025
These advances are the result of a joint effort between the public and private sectors, with the Government of Río Negro, through the Ministry of Economic Development and Productivity, playing a key role in the promotion and financial support for producers.
29 Jan 2025
Jorge Schmidt, a farmer from the region who has observed the area’s potential and agricultural development, states that “in Aconcagua and its surroundings, there are climatic conditions that allow for very early harvests, ensuring better prices.”
24 Jan 2025
Some regions, like the Midwest, are facing the onset of an agricultural recession. The recession stems largely from extreme weather conditions, rising production and labor costs, global supply-and-demand imbalances, and declining farmer revenues and disaster aid.
23 Jan 2025
Cherries are widely considered a luxury fruit. Nationally, cherries are a favorite fruit for holidays. Internationally, markets in China, Japan, and South Korea lead significant demand, particularly during Lunar New Year and other cultural celebrations.
20 Jan 2025
Last year, extreme weather conditions and fires deeply affected this sector. The subsidies aim to mitigate the effects of adverse climatic factors that had a significant impact on the crop during the 2023 campaign.
20 Jan 2025
Chilean agronomist Jorge Astudillo Galvez visited the farms of 15 producers in Mendoza to analyse production conditions and give technical advice, with the aim of providing a diagnosis on how to improve local production to reach new markets.
