Although this season we have seen fertility analyses with higher results compared to previous seasons, phenomena that can lead to abundant blooms under favorable spring conditions, and with a good accumulation of winter chill hours, we must ensure optimal conditions at the time of flowering. This will undoubtedly guarantee fruit set and the achievement of expected yields. Given the conditions of this season, I suggest the following management during the flowering period...
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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.
10 Oct 2025
First detection of Nectria dematiosa in Chile and the Southern Hemisphere affecting sweet cherries. Sweetheart is the most susceptible variety. The study urges action with improved pruning, monitoring, and nursery sanitation to manage the wood-infecting fungus.
02 Feb 2026
Chile’s cherry rootstock genetic program ends its final stage with field trials of ten clonal selections, tested against climate and pathogen stress. The project aims to improve productivity and sustainability in the central-southern region of the country.
02 Feb 2026
Tasmanian cherry production is set to grow by 15% in the 2025/26 season, with larger and sweeter fruit. With no fruit fly and fast air freight, exports are aimed at Asian markets, targeting strong sales around the Chinese New Year celebrations in mid-February.
