23 Aug 2024
The inclusion of remote sensing as a variable has been decisive in the evaluation of product or management trials. The wealth of information available, scheduling and geostatistics make it possible to accurately assess the effectiveness of treatments and programmes.
23 Aug 2024
This is above the previous season’s figures (2023/24), in which 83 million boxes of cherries were produced, fewer than the 95 million boxes expected by the market. However, volumes of Santina are expected to double this season 175,353 tons, which could undoubtedly impact prices.
21 Aug 2024
After the ‘S-21’ cherry was approved in October 2023 in the regional instances, the National Committee of Varieties of INIA decided to approve the so-called ‘Selection 21’ to have the first 100% Chilean cherry to be marketed internationally.
19 Aug 2024
The first block illustrated the implications of viruses, the damage they can cause in a cherry tree and the importance of prevention as a form of management. The second was devoted to basic information on plant-parasitic nematodes and entomopathogens.
16 Aug 2024
With more than 300 people, 26 sponsors and five contributors, the event addressed commercial and technical aspects. It offered a comprehensive analysis of the market and sustainable practices for cherry and kiwi management, addressing economic, social and environmental aspects.
09 Aug 2024
"A key challenge is that winter temperatures do not fall below 7-8°," says Adam Formica, scientific director of Sensonomic. "There are not enough cold hours for the buds to open. However, technology could help overcome this barrier'.
07 Aug 2024
They noticed this during the last few seasons in Chile, in which dry and humid years alternated. What was seen was that during dry springs Alternaria dominates, while when springs are wet, Botrytis is the predominant pathogen.
06 Aug 2024
This line includes Biozyme TF, a natural plant growth regulator, a component of the 'Calibre Solution' strategy, which, together with Dropper 5% SC, a cytokinin-based growth regulator, generates an important synergy that explains the consistent results obtained with its use.
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'.
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.
