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.
10 Jan 2025
Anibal Caminiti explained that Rio Negro had an exportable production of early varieties, with young plantations that had not been treated with cyanamide, which in the future will allow an advance in production, with an entry into the foreign market in week 42.
30 Dec 2024
For the current season, initial estimates predicted a 59% increase in exports compared to the previous season, which translated into more than 131 million boxes. The figure was corrected by the Chilean Committee for Fruit Cherries.
06 Dec 2024
A study analyzed 10 sour cherry cultivars focusing on varietal characteristics, climatic factors, and fruit and stone weight. These data highlight significant variability among the cultivars and underscore the importance of genetic and environmental factors.
26 Nov 2024
Despite the frost heavily affecting the early cherry varieties, cherry growers remain optimistic about the overall quality of this season's harvest and the promising opportunities available in both local and international markets.
