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Qicun (China), the capital of greenhouse cherries: technology, cooperation and record harvests

Production

24 Mar 2025

The greenhouses in Qicun, China, are becoming a model for cherry cultivation thanks to advanced techniques, valuable varieties and cooperative management that improves productivity and guarantees high quality fruit, ready for the market as early as mid-April.

O'Higgins, Chile: artificial intelligence for export cherries

Production

24 Mar 2025

The O'Higgins region of Chile uses artificial intelligence to revolutionise cherry cultivation. Drones and sensors ensure accurate data for more efficient, high-quality and competitive production on the global market.

Cherries Glamour from Spain in 3 days kick off Europe’s first harvest

Production

21 Mar 2025

Río Cinca, Spain, kicks off Europe’s first cherry harvest with Cherries Glamour — premium, early-season cherries grown in cutting-edge greenhouses. With unmatched brilliance and taste, they’re set to lead Spain’s gourmet fruit market this year.

Have the Chilean cherries reached their maximum limit?

Production

19 Mar 2025

Chilean consultant Walter Masman emphasises the importance of innovating in the cherry sector by focusing on technology and quality. Plastic covers and early varieties help to remain competitive by overcoming the oversupply in China with high calibre fruit.

Turkey and its leadership in cherry production

Production

13 Mar 2025

Turkey still faces considerable challenges in becoming the world's leading exporter. Thanks to new resistant varieties, technological advances and more effective trade strategies, the country also has enormous potential in terms of quality and global presence.

Farmers desperately call on the US government for help with devastation of crucial crops

Production

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.

Cherry production increases by 75% in the pilot orchard of AFIPA's Sustainable Agriculture in Action Project

Production

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.

The profitability of sour cherry cultivation in Turkey: cost analysis and opportunities

Production

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.

How many kilos of CO₂ are emitted to produce one kilo of cherries?

Production

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.

The Valparaíso region (Chile) challenges the Ovalle region on early cherry production

Production

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.”