05 May 2025
The 2025 Apulian cherry season kicks off in May with reduced yields but excellent fruit quality. Tricarico’s Cherries focuses on varietal innovation and short supply chains to meet climate change challenges and strengthen a key sector for Italian agriculture.
02 May 2025
Agrivoltaics 4.0 is transforming Italian farming: up to 50% water savings, protection from heat, rain, and frost, plus extra income from solar energy. Giampaolo Dal Pane shares insights on orchard innovation in Emilia-Romagna at the Agrivoltaico Tour event.
02 May 2025
In Puglia, a rare late frost has severely damaged the June cherry harvest, hitting the renowned Ferrovia variety. Despite a strong season start, the region now faces halved yields, rising prices, and fresh opportunities for both Italian and international competitors.
23 Apr 2025
Cherry farming in Emilia-Romagna faces major challenges: labor costs, installation expenses, phytosanitary threats, and market pressure. Discover how to improve local cherry production while ensuring high quality in a global competitive scenario.
14 Apr 2025
Explore the unique cherry biodiversity of Sardinia, Italy. This study reveals 27 traditional varieties with rich genetic traits, high-quality fruits, and strong adaptability—key to sustainable farming and preserving cultural heritage in a changing climate.
03 Apr 2025
Find out how spectrophotometry enables early detection of Drosophila suzukii in fruit, reducing damage and economic losses. A study in Italy and the UK proposes an innovative method for sweet cherries, with advanced algorithms for rapid and non-destructive analysis.
28 Mar 2025
The Apulia Region is investing EUR 14 million to innovate the cherry tree sector, focusing on varietal modernisation and crop protection. Farms will be able to access the funds to improve the competitiveness and resilience of the cherry tree.
20 Mar 2025
Upgrade your cherry and table grape farms with grants covering up to 80% of costs. Install protective systems, improve fruit quality, and boost yields despite weather or pests. Discover available funding programs to modernize and increase farm profitability today.
29 Jan 2025
The course is promoted by the Consortium of Cherry and Typical Fruit of Bisceglie in collaboration with Confagricoltura Bari-Bat. It has three key topics: the phenomenon of cracking in cherry trees, the use of covering systems, and early varieties with low chilling requirements.
02 Jan 2025
Leptopilina japonica joins Ganaspis brasiliensis in the Fondazione Edmund Mach trial. Although Ganaspis brasiliensis remains the leading candidate, it is expected that the two insects can work synergistically to enhance control efficacy.
