News about Chile

Soluble solids and acidity in cherries: the role of controlled atmosphere storage

Post-harvest​

09 Sep 2024

One of the systems tested on a smaller scale is the use of controlled atmosphere (CA) in various combinations, as the decrease in oxygen (O2) and increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) play a key role in the metabolism of the fruit, through the respiratory process.

Managing nutrient deficiencies in crops on calcareous soils

Tech management

06 Sep 2024

Depending on the severity of the deficiency, these nutrient deficiencies can reduce yield and fruit size. Severe deficiency can lead to the drying of shoots and even the death of the tree. Visual deficiency symptoms are similar for iron, zinc, and manganese.

112 million boxes: Chilean cherry aims at a new record

Markets

06 Sep 2024

The Chilean cherry industry continues to position itself in the global market. Early estimates for the 2024-25 season predict around 112 million boxes exported, but this projection brings several challenges that the industry must overcome to fully take advantage of this scenario.

Metabolism and dehydration: night-time harvesting could be the solution

Tech management

05 Sep 2024

In the states of Washington and Oregon, where daily temperatures are above 42°C and relative humidity less than 15%, harvesting at night ensured that workers were not exposed to high temperatures and prevented cherry spoilage.

Innovation and continuous improvement: these the fundamentals of Cherry Day in Chile

Events

04 Sep 2024

As part of the Cherry Day, which took place on August 28 and 29 in Plottier (Neuquén), Chilean specialists demonstrated knowledge and experience related to the global cherry business.

How cold influences bacterial canker in stone fruits

Crop protection

04 Sep 2024

P. syringae pv. syringae penetrates through wounds and those left by falling leaves are recognised as the most important for the development of bacterial canker. This disease is favoured during rainy and cold periods, especially in sub-zero temperatures.

How climate change impacts post-harvest in the cherry tree

Tech management

02 Sep 2024

“In Chilean conditions, these periods of excessive heat coincide with the post-harvest phase when two fundamental processes for the next season's fruit production occur: reserve accumulation and flower differentiation,” warns Luis Espíndola.

ANA Chile® exclusively releases new cherry tree pruning video guide

Tech management

30 Aug 2024

ANA Chile® provides you with valuable videos with pruning guidelines by consultant Walter Masman. The videos present pruning guidelines for the production of Sweet Aryana® PA1UNIBO and Nimba both grafted on the Colt rootstock.

From water to quality: challenges and solutions for cherry tree irrigation

Tech management

30 Aug 2024

In central Chile it is common for irrigation management to involve applying large amounts of water between flowering and harvest, but then to arbitrarily reduce the amount or frequency of irrigation after fruit harvest. The lack of data can lead to severely stressed plants.

The challenges of the Chilean sweet cherry season: from uncertain forecasts to future solutions

Production

29 Aug 2024

The sweet cherry season in Chile has been marked by a series of challenges that tested the entire supply chain. The uncertainty in production volumes, caused by inaccurate forecasts and adverse weather conditions, has negatively impacted the entire production process.