News about Moldova

Late-season cherries: new hope for Moldovan businesses

Production

10 Jul 2026

Moldova’s late-season sweet cherries are entering peak sales with rising prices, export-grade quality and fresh opportunities across European markets. Weather delays, regional competition and selective demand are shaping a crucial July for growers and traders alike.

Pruning timing in ‘Kordia’ sweet cherry on MaxMa 14: effects on vegetative growth and yield

Tech management

07 Jul 2026

A Moldova study shows that pruning Kordia sweet cherry on MaxMa 14 after harvest or in early autumn improves canopy balance, flower bud density, fruiting spurs and yield, reaching average production of 19.8 kg per tree and giving growers guidance for modern orchards

High-density sweet cherry orchards: comparing training systems to improve yield and fruit quality

Tech management

03 Jul 2026

Research in Moldova on sweet cherry shows Thin spindle improves yield, fruit quality and canopy management in high-density orchards on Gisela 6, while Improved thin spindle boosts large premium fruit, uniformity and commercial value for modern intensive cherry production.

Prolonged rainfall could further reduce the sweet cherry harvest in Moldova, which has already been damaged by frost

Production

08 Jun 2026

Prolonged rains in Moldova are worsening the sweet cherry season: after spring frost hit Kordia, Regina and Ferrovia, fruit quality, yields and 2026 exports also face fresh pressure, while small growers deal with fruit cracking, lower marketability and weaker local prices.

Export record: Moldova exported more sour cherries than it consumed

Production

20 Apr 2026

In 2025, Moldova reached a record in sour cherry exports, surpassing domestic consumption, with 55% of output shipped abroad. Rising prices and lack of irrigation are affecting fruit quality, yields and the overall competitiveness of the national cherry supply chain.

Sweet cherry pruning management in Moldova: combined effects of timing and techniques on yield and fruit quality

Tech management

16 Apr 2026

Cherry pruning in Moldova directly affects yield and fruit quality: summer pruning and renewal cuts improve size, productivity, and uniformity. Trials on varieties and rootstocks highlight effective strategies for managing modern intensive cherry orchards.

Innovation and sustainability in cherry farming: varieties and rootstocks in Moldova

Rootstocks

12 Jun 2025

Technology, genetics and sustainability: cherry farming in Moldova is evolving with varieties like Ferrovia, Regina, Skeena and rootstocks such as Gisela 6 and Cerasus mahaleb L. A strategic approach to improve yield and reduce environmental impact.

Growth regulators and frost strategies for cherry trees: the Moldovan case study

Tech management

10 Jun 2025

In Moldova, research on cherry trees shows how growth regulators and anti-frost products improve cold tolerance and fruit yields. The use of paclobutrazol and Cropaid NPA enhanced flowering, vegetative growth, and productivity in varieties like Lapins and Skeena.

Super-intensive sweet cherry orchard in Moldova: a yield and quality analysis of five cultivars

Production

23 May 2025

A study in Moldova analyzes five sweet cherry varieties in super-intensive orchards. “Summit”, “Sharetta” and “Sweet Stephany” stand out for their superior yield and fruit quality, meeting European market needs. Data on productivity, quality and agronomic value.

Increasing sweet cherry yield and quality through foliar fertilization

Production

22 May 2025

A Moldovan study reveals how nanotechnology-based foliar fertilization with microelements improves cherry tree yield and fruit quality in the Kordia cultivar grafted on Gisela 6 rootstock. Fruit size and premium grade cherries increased in 2023 and 2024 trials.