News about Moldova

Moldova: fresh cherry market outstrips demand for frozen products

Post-harvest​

01 Jul 2024

On the wholesale market, frozen sweet and sour cherries are priced between EUR 1.90 and EUR 2.10. There is strong demand for these fruits, with buyers eager to secure or bargain for these products - an omen of potential price increases on the horizon.

Cherry market: a global analysis of harvest trends

Markets

17 Jun 2024

The cherry harvest in the northern hemisphere got off to a promising start, being 10-15 days earlier than in previous years in some European countries. This early start also led to an early end of the season for some varieties.

Sour cherry in Moldova: between risks and opportunities

Markets

12 Jun 2024

One of the most important crops in Moldova is the sour cherry. The Moldovan Academy of Economic Studies conducted an analysis of sour cherry production in Moldova including the current status, development trends and international competitiveness in the global market.

New sweet cherry tree shaping, pruning and fruiting in Moldova

Tech management

28 Feb 2024

Between the years 2022 and 2023, in the north of Moldova, the impact of the cultivation system of sweet cherry trees (Prunusavium L.) of the Kordia, Regina, Summit, Sweet Valina, Sweet Stefanny, Sweet Saretta and Marysa varieties, grafted on Gisela 6, which were planted in 2018.

Pruning time, a crucial moment in determining the yield of the cherry orchard

Tech management

12 Feb 2024

Research in Moldova evaluated the impact of pruning date on fructification in cv. Kordia and Regina grafted on MaxMa 14. In Regina, 6.1% and 12.2% higher production was found when pruning was performed in July and early September.