21 Oct 2026
Cherry irrigation and fertilization: practical guidance on water, nutrients and root growth. Learn how irrigation frequency, calcium and nitrogen applications, soil inspections and compaction management can support fruit quality, healthy roots and productive orchards.
16 Oct 2026
A two-season study in British Columbia, Canada, links drip irrigation to greater cold hardiness in Skeena sweet cherry flower buds. Compost and woodchip mulch did not delay autumn acclimation, offering new insights into irrigation, soil management and frost tolerance.
15 Oct 2026
A study in a commercial cherry orchard in Turkey shows that variable-rate irrigation, supported by satellite imagery and soil moisture monitoring, can cut irrigation water use by up to 49% while maintaining marketable yields and fruit quality, even in very hot weather.
08 Sep 2026
In the Okanagan Valley, drought and sandy soils challenge cherry production. A seven-year study compares drip irrigation, micro-sprinklers, compost and mulch to assess their effects on soil moisture, tree growth, water efficiency and long-term orchard fruit productivity.
01 Jul 2026
In Spain, across Valle del Jerte, Aragon and Extremadura, precision irrigation helps sweet cherry trees manage water stress, improving water use, fruit quality, yield per plant and resilience to climate change in Mediterranean mountain orchards and local productivity.
31 Mar 2026
A Canadian study explores how drip and micro-sprinkler irrigation interact with compost and mulching in cherry orchards. Findings highlight impacts on soil moisture, tree growth and yield, providing guidance to manage water stress and improve productivity.
29 Apr 2025
Optimizing water efficiency in cherry production is essential for sustainable agriculture. Strategies such as Regulated Deficit Irrigation (RDI) improve yield and crop resilience in a context of increasing water scarcity worldwide.
28 Mar 2025
The plummeting price of cherries in China is undermining the profitability of orchards. Excessive irrigation affects energy costs and fruit quality. Discover strategies to optimise water use and improve the sustainability of cultivation.
10 Jan 2025
The main objective of the work conducted in Chile in collaboration with the German research center for artificial intelligence was to predict the daily spatial variation of plant water potentials through the use of machine learning models.
17 Dec 2024
The working group led by engineer Andrés Olivos (Olivos Spa) and Dr Arturo Calderón (Agronomía UdeC) provides guidelines on how to use stem water potential measurement to accurately plan the frequency of irrigation in cherry trees.
