News about Chile

Chile prepares for 2024-25 campaign with export growth forecast at +35%

Production

02 Aug 2024

Sebastián Rodríguez, commercial director of Verfrut, indicated: 'We plan to export 85 per cent of the total to China and 15 per cent to other markets. This is an increase in terms of volume, we should reach 3.5 million boxes compared to 2.2 million this year'.

The LAMP method for detecting bacterial canker in cherry

Crop protection

01 Aug 2024

Researchers from the Laboratory of Phytovirology at the University of Chile have developed a new molecular detection method using genomic information available in the gene bank and generated by sequencing the genomes of bacterial strains present in Chile.

Cherry production manual: the essential guide according to Mundoagro and Patricio Morales

Events

26 Jul 2024

The ‘Cherry Production Handbook’ is an essential technical material that will facilitate the tasks of producers in the fields, in terms of varieties and rootstocks, main planting systems and management, among other topics.

The importance of firmness in Chilean cherries for the Chinese market

Quality

22 Jul 2024

In Chile, the industry has worked to standardise levels of firmness, and although there is no single number, it is clear to all of us that above 240 g/mm at harvest, the requirements are already being met. Obviously, the higher the value, the better.

Calcium absorption: useful information for sweet cherry orchard management

Tech management

19 Jul 2024

The study used the stable isotope of calcium (44Ca) to distinguish between different sources and to understand its absorption and distribution during the various phenological stages of fruit development, in this case on the cultivar ‘Lapins’ grafted on ‘Colt’.

Efficiency of phytopathological programmes with the use of dormancy breakers

Tech management

19 Jul 2024

The application of dormancy breakers is more important with a low winter cold accumulation, as it produces a loss of reserves and lower quality of flower buds, which results in lower pollen and egg viability, reducing fruit set.

Energy and agriculture: protection and agro-photovoltaics panels for cherry orchards

Planting systems

12 Jul 2024

One of the great advantages of this new technology is that thanks to its height (4.5 metres) it acts as a physical protection against damage caused by rain and hail, greatly reducing fruit splitting, which generates losses in the millions every year.

China on the rise: USDA says 850,000 tonnes will be counted for the 2024-2025 season

Production

11 Jul 2024

Currently, the drought continues in some areas of northern China, including the main producing province, Shandong. However, according to growers in Yantai, the adverse weather will only affect late-ripening cherries.

A.N.A. Chile® presents the Sweet series as an alternative to early varieties in Chile

Varieties

10 Jul 2024

Lorena Pinto pointed out that several trials are being conducted in Chile with Sweet Saretta and Sweet Stephany, 'and the calibre we have seen is above 30 and even 32. Moreover, they are self-fertile, so we have solved the pollination problem'.

Anuarios de Mercado 2024: statistics and analysis of the Chilean market in iQonsulting's report

Production

10 Jul 2024

iQonsulting's 'Anuarios de Mercado 2024' report offers an in-depth and comprehensive analysis of the global cherry market, providing a meticulous examination of the latest trends, market dynamics and economic factors affecting the Chilean industry.