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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09 Dec 2025
The 2025 cherry season in Australia begins with a slight delay caused by unseasonal cold, but experts expect excellent fruit quality. Meanwhile, initiatives like Farmers Pick rescue cherries rejected for cosmetic flaws, helping reduce waste across the supply chain.
14 Jun 2024
Frutas de Chile and the Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero (SAG) are already working to mitigate the impact of this quarantine. Representatives of the two organisations are in China to propose alternatives that could make it less burdensome for Chilean producers.
09 Sep 2026
The 16in1 SSR system improves sweet cherry genotyping by strengthening varietal identification, parentage analysis and breeding. Tested on European and North American cultivars, it delivers far greater discriminatory power than the ECPGR marker set in laboratory use.
09 Sep 2026
The first mountain cherry season shared by Melinda and VIP ended on a positive note: pooled volumes, processing and coordinated marketing improved efficiency, supported growers’ margins and strengthened the competitiveness of the cherry supply chain during a challenging market se
