News about Australia

Cherries under cover: retractable roofs shield orchards from extreme weather

Covers

23 Sep 2025

Retractable roof systems like AutoDry™ are being tested in Canada and Australia to protect orchards—especially cherries—from rain and heat. These solutions aim to boost fruit quality, yields, and profits, helping growers recover from years of climate-related losses.

Tree training in narrow orchard systems: the NOS project in Australia

Planting systems

23 Sep 2025

Advanced tree training techniques in narrow orchard systems: shoot removal, horizontal cordons and vertical leaders for cherry, plum, apple, pear and nectarine. The NOS project operates in Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and NSW with multiple trial sites.

Australian cherries 2025/26: production drops by 10%, Tasmania holds steady

Production

09 Sep 2025

Australian cherry production is expected to drop to 18,000 metric tons in 2025/26, marking the worst season in five years. While most growing regions face climate risks, Tasmania stands out with favorable conditions and strong potential for quality fruit and export.

Penny Measham appointed as new CEO of Cherry Growers Australia: expert leadership for cherries

Production

09 May 2025

Cherry Growers Australia appoints Penny Measham as new CEO from May 12, 2025. With an international background, she will confidently lead the cherry sector towards new goals, boosting global presence and strongly supporting local Australian growers.

Successful Australian workshops on vigour management in the cherry tree

Press review

31 Mar 2025

Find out the results of workshops on cherry vigour management in Australia, with updates from Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia and NSW. International experts and innovations to optimise cultivation. Read more about winning techniques and strategies.

Self-ventilating rain cover effects on orchard microclimate and sweet cherry tree

Covers

26 Feb 2025

The risk of late-season rainfall has led to significant industry investment in rain covers for sweet cherry production in Tasmania, Australia. A recent study identifies the effects.

It was a golden New Year for cherries in Vietnam, in particular for Australia and New Zealand

Markets

17 Feb 2025

Despite the significant price increase, demand remained high, especially for premium varieties from New Zealand and Australia.

Cherries among the top ten fruit crops in Australia in 2025

Production

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.

Australia grapples with bad weather: up to 90% losses in the southern part of the country

Markets

13 Dec 2024

Unseasonable weather conditions have caused a significant reduction in harvests, with some orchards in Manjimup, about 300 km south of Perth, suffering losses of more than 90%.

GP Graders' AI to support cherry production in Chile

Post-harvest​

12 Dec 2024

With Chile leading the world in cherry exports, especially to markets such as China, GP Graders' innovations are proving to be a key element in maintaining the country's competitiveness. The incorporation of AI improves product quality and system efficiency.