Blueberries

After finishing the strawberry harvest, many growers wonder what to do next. Should the plantation be mowed? What treatments should be carried out? How to take care of the new plantings that have just appeared in the field? Answers to these questions were provided during a meeting from the Strawberry series. read more

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The end of July and the beginning of August is an intense period on strawberry plantations. In many farms, maintenance treatments are ongoing on one-year-old plantations, while new quarters are simultaneously being established. Magdalena Cieślak-Włodarczyk, an agrotechnical advisor at Yara Poland, emphasizes this. read more

The asparagus harvest started relatively early this year. By the end of March/early April, the first asparagus spears were being harvested in smaller quantities in some regions. Despite the ongoing spring drought, the relatively moderate temperatures later on ensured... read more

In Aneta Haba's greenhouse located in Boguchwała near Rzeszów, where roses used to dominate, a decision was made to grow strawberries in gutters using coconut substrate. This farm is an example of thoughtful infrastructure adaptation. read more

Another significant expansion of strawberry plantations is expected in the upcoming season in Greece, as indicated by data from Greek seedling resellers. Mr. Nikos Papasotirakopoulos, the owner of the Greek agricultural inputs company Agroximiki, which collaborates with Spanish nurseries for strawberry production. read more

The 5th edition of the International Strawberry Congress, organized by Coöperatie Hoogstraten and Proefcentrum Hoogstraten, will take place from September 17 to 20, 2025. The event will be held at the Flanders Meeting & Convention Centre, located next to Antwerp Zoo and Central Station, bringing together stakeholders from the global strawberry sector. read more

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Mario Salazar Vergaray, president of the Association of Exporters' Agroindustries, Food, and Beverage Committee, stated that Peru has the potential to compete with top countries in the global export of frozen strawberries like Egypt and Poland. "We need to improve cultivation techniques," he said. read more

This week, a new trade agreement was formed between the U.S. and Japan, and on X, President Donald Trump promised that "Japan will open their Country to Trade, including Cars and Trucks, Rice and certain other Agricultural Products, and other things." Subsequently, U.S. blueberry growers, read more

In raspberry cultivation, one of the key challenges during the summer period remains the control of pests, such as raspberry bud mites, as well as building plant resilience under abiotic stress conditions. In the Raspberry Factors project implemented on the farm of Dr.

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Świeże, mrożone i przetworzone jagody stanowią wielomiliardową branżę w Stanach Zjednoczonych. Tylko w Arkansas świeże czarne jagody przynoszą rocznie 24,3 miliona dolarów do gospodarki stanu. Jednak te delikatne jagody, zwykle sprzedawane w plastikowych pojemnikach w supermarketach, muszą być. read more

The supply of German raspberries from open fields is already declining and plays only a minor role in market supply. The demand is met through protected cultivation. Fewer German raspberries are flowing into the open markets. read more

Californian fruit supplier Family Tree Farms has bolstered its UK and EU sales teams by adding two experienced hires. read more

Home-grown strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries are highly popular among consumers, especially during the season. An increasing number of berry fruit producers are considering legal direct sales of fruits. How to do it in accordance with

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With the presence of Phytophthora, limited water availability, and pests such as thrips posing challenges to outdoor strawberry cultivation in Greece, there is a growing demand for alternative production methods. Recently, a 2-hectare tomato greenhouse has been repurposed to accommodate strawberry production. "We have a" read more

Raspberry prices in the Ukrainian berry market have doubled in the 2025 season compared to last year. Wholesale prices now range from UAH 200 to 300/kg (€4.05–6.10), with retail prices starting at UAH 250/kg (€5.05) in southern markets such as Odesa. read more

In recent seasons, weather conditions have increasingly presented blueberry growers with challenging situations. Unstable spring weather, frequent and prolonged frosts, intense sunlight, and rapid temperature fluctuations make traditional soil cultivation methods more difficult. read more