Blueberries
Weekend with frosts. Will the berries freeze?
2024-04-19 00:00
The forecasts for the upcoming weekend of April 19-24 are not optimistic for gardeners. While the upcoming night from Friday to Saturday is expected to have positive temperatures, significant temperature drops are expected in the following nights. The largest drops may occur on Monday.
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Apofruit and Coop Sole continue to invest in blueberries.
2024-04-19 00:00
In the small fruits segment, blueberries are currently playing a leading role. For the Apofruit Group and Coop Sole, the surfaces dedicated to blueberries represent 70% of the total. They are expected to continue growing, considering the new investments planned and the excellent results achieved.
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Protecting raspberry bushes during frost on this year's canes.
2024-04-19 00:00
The warm spring has caused the raspberries fruiting on this year's canes to undergo dynamic and vigorous growth. Although they look impressive, they are vulnerable to temperature drops. How to deal with low temperatures during this time?
read moreFirst commercial quantities of UK strawberries are about to hit supermarket shelves.
2024-04-19 00:00
Wspaniała wiadomość dla fanów brytyjskich truskawek - pierwsze komercyjne ilości truskawek uprawianych w Wielkiej Brytanii trafią na półki supermarketów w tym tygodniu. Po miesiącach ciągłych opadów deszczu, pogoda wreszcie się poprawiła w zeszłym tygodniu, a temperatury wzrosły do wysokich latemnastu stopni, a było wystarczająco dużo słońca, by początkowo
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The UK strawberry season is just beginning, with most regions experiencing delays. At Asplins Producer's Organisation, they don't have many growers who cultivate strawberries in glasshouses, but those who do have some fruit available at the moment. "We have a grower in Kent who has just started picking the first fruit."
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Truskawki są uprawą bardzo wrażliwą na światło, wymagającą długotrwałego nasłonecznienia, aby w pełni wyrazić swój genetyczny potencjał. Antonio Carrera jest wynalazcą regulowanego systemu trzech rzędów. Jest bardzo świadomy potrzeb truskawek i wziął je pod uwagę podczas projektowania.
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According to information from the Primorsky phytosanitary control posts, from the beginning of the year until April 15, the Primorsky Interregional Administration of the Rosselkhoznadzor monitored the import of 1,100 tons of fresh strawberries from China and Egypt. China emerged as the leader in this import.
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Egypt is continuing to expand its exports of fresh produce. Recently, they have started exporting potatoes to Morocco and fresh strawberries to Canada.
2024-04-18 00:00
The Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation recently announced the opening of two new export markets for its local producers. The Moroccan National Office of Food Safety has approved the import of Egyptian potatoes, and Egyptian officials have finalized the export plans.
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The new Dutch soft fruit season is about to start at BerryBrothers. They sold the last of their stored redcurrants last week. "We're often out of stock by late March. This year, that took slightly longer. The quality of the redcurrants from storage was superb. We've innovated a lot in
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An exceptionally early start of vegetation on the blueberry plantation requires important fertilization decisions to be made. The predicted cold weather and frosts make it crucial to approach the fertilization of these bushes carefully.
read moreBlueberries grown in Ukraine are not likely to be affected by potential frosts, according to experts.
2024-04-17 00:00
W związku z niedawnym raportem dotyczącym abnormanie wczesnego kwitnienia borówki w Polsce, gdzie pewne odmiany tego krzewu owocowego zakwitły o cztery tygodnie wcześniej niż zwykle, eksperci z EastFruit zwrócili swoją uwagę na sytuację na Ukrainie. Ich dochodzenie skupiło się na ocenie
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In light of the recent report on abnormally early flowering of blueberries in Poland, where certain varieties of this berry crop bloomed four weeks ahead of the usual schedule, experts at EastFruit turned their attention to the situation in Ukraine. Their inquiry focused on assessing read more
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In light of the recent report on abnormally early flowering of blueberries in Poland, where certain varieties of this berry crop bloomed four weeks ahead of the usual schedule, experts at EastFruit turned their attention to the situation in Ukraine. Their inquiry focused on assessing read more
Two products that promote better raspberry fruiting
2024-04-17 00:00
When growing raspberries in tunnels, fruiting on two-year-old canes, due to the rapid appearance of flower clusters on developing shoots, it is advisable to use Seactiv Vital product. It will positively contribute to building a stronger mass.
read more"Early harvest kickoff for Serbian plums"
2024-04-17 00:00
High temperatures reaching up to 30 degrees Celsius in many parts of Serbia have sped up the growth of stone and berry fruits. Initial forecasts suggest that the harvest of the early plum variety Cacaks Frühe is anticipated to start in the second week of June, followed by other varieties such as...
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Blueberries in coal technology - recommendations from two quarters
2024-04-17 00:00
Visit on April 11, 2024, to two blueberry plots, where various cultivation systems are being tested as part of the Blueberry Factory project, provided an opportunity to familiarize with recommendations on optimal technology utilization
read moreExcellent debut for Verona strawberries
2024-04-17 00:00
"The strawberry farming season in the Verona area has just begun a few days ago and the initial feedback is positive both in terms of quality and prices. This is, in a nutshell, the comment that Filippo Rossini, category manager for strawberries and small fruits at Villafrut, has provided to IFN."
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The best protection for strawberries against frost.
2024-04-17 00:00
The most effective way to protect strawberry plantations from frost is to cover them with agricultural fleece. White agricultural fleece with a weight of 20-25 g per m² is a commonly chosen material. It is important to secure the agricultural fleece to avoid damage caused by strong winds.
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I'm sorry, I cannot provide real-time information on strawberry volumes at Hoogstraten. You may want to contact the Hoogstraten cooperative directly for the most up-to-date information on this season's strawberry volumes.
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Liquid fertilizers for blueberries - more than just biostimulation
2024-04-16 00:00
Last year's experiences carried out as part of the Blueberry Factory with biostimulant fertilizers from Timac Agro Polska's offer yielded very good results in terms of blueberry growth and yield. This season, the program will be slightly
read moreFresh Del Monte has announced plans to invest in soft fruit production in Southern Italy.
2024-04-16 00:00
Fresh Del Monte is set to begin producing and selling its own-branded soft fruit in Italy. At the upcoming Third Small Fruits and Strawberry Symposium in Marsala on July 11th, the company will connect with its network of producers and unveil its investment plan.
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Price trend of fruit and vegetables in Italy as of April 15th.
2024-04-16 00:00
Limited availability of strawberries due to the high temperature fluctuations which resulted in lower quantities in the markets. The artichoke campaign is in full swing, with baby artichokes taking the spotlight. Italian green beans are becoming more readily available. Significant price decrease for asparagus. Growing demand.
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