Blueberries

After years full of challenges, Italy is still the leading pear producer in Europe and is expected to regain its position in the 2024/25 season with a production that is likely to be acceptable in terms of both quantity and the aesthetic and organoleptic quality of all varieties. read more

The Ecuadorean Federation of Blueberry Producers and Exporters (Fepexa) has elected Luis Ponce, general manager of Nobis Fruit Company, as its new president. read more

Pogoda w Nowej Anglii, znana z nieprzewidywalności i zmienności w różnych miejscach, odgrywa kluczową rolę w uprawie plantacji żurawiny. Linda Burke, wiceprezes ds. marketingu i komunikacji firmy A.D. Makepeace w Wareham, podkreśliła potencjalny wpływ niedawnej gradobicia. read more

The 'Cascade Harvest' American variety was chosen for the mechanical harvest. Unfortunately, the canes of this variety suffered from freezing during the past winter, as did many other raspberry varieties grown in the Lublin region. Therefore, according to the assessment of Dr. Paweł Krawiec, read more

The redcurrant harvest at Berrybrothers has ended. "This year, we finished harvesting in a shorter time than usual. Luckily, the fruit quality is good. We actually prefer the current summer weather over the extreme heat we've experienced in recent years. The berries seem to thrive better in this milder climate." read more

The National Agrarian Health Service of Peru (Senasa), through Directorial Resolution No. D000030-2024-MIDAGRI-SENASA-DSV, has authorized the importation of 777,600 blueberry plants (Vaccinium corymbosum) from Chile. This decision was made in response to a request from Inversiones San Juan de la. read more

UV-C light, the most energetic rays in the ultraviolet spectrum, is known for its disinfectant effect, especially in the medical field. Its application in agriculture as an alternative to pesticides is still in its early stages. read more

Nowe odmiany o ulepszonych cechach są kluczowym czynnikiem wartości w branży świeżych produktów spożywczych i mogą być narzędziem sprostania wyzwaniom takim jak zmieniający się klimat i bezpieczeństwo żywności.

New varieties with improved characteristics are a crucial driver of value in the fresh produce industry and can be a tool to meet challenges such as a changing climate and food security. read more

Strawberry seedlings of several selected varieties from their portfolio for the Strawberry Inspirations project were provided, among others, by the Niewczas Strawberry Seedlings nursery. Among the planted strawberries were varieties already known to some growers, but

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In statements to EFE, the Secretary General of Asaja-Huelva, Félix Sanz, pointed out that the work is focused on the cultivation of the

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Fieldwork Robotics is promising that its new robot, Fieldworker 1, will be able to harvest raspberries at the same speed and quality as human pickers. read more

Według raportu Proarándanos, kampania jagód borówki na sezon 2024/2025 w Peru przebiega powoli, z wysyłkami znacząco poniżej danych z poprzednich sezonów. Do 33. tygodnia wysłano łącznie 15 384 ton jagód borówki, co oznacza spadek o 35% w porównaniu z kampanią 2023/2024 oraz o 4% read more

In 2023, however, this was not the case. Due to this phenomenon, yields decreased abruptly in the first part of the campaign, and Peru exported 40% less than the previous year. This decline and unpredictability led to two inconveniences. Forecasts had to be adjusted from week to week. read more

As blueberries become more popular among health-conscious consumers in India, the Union agriculture ministry has issued a directive stating that blueberries imported from Poland must come from orchards registered with Poland's National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO). This measure aims to read more

Berries Paradise has announced a major leadership change for the company. After a decade of successful leadership by Roberto Samano, Berries Paradise expresses gratitude for his contributions to its growth and success. As the company looks towards the future, it welcomes César Ortiz. read more

The optimal solution for supplying calcium, sulfur, potassium, and micronutrients is the Polysulphate Granular fertilizer. It is important to know that the calcium in this product, in the form of calcium sulfate, is easily absorbed as well. read more

The history of Hortifrut, a grower and marketer of berries, dates back to the early 80s. For this upcoming blueberry season, the company aims to boost growth by utilizing new genetics. This was stated by the agronomist and general manager of the company, Osvaldo Erbetta: "We are committed to" read more

Jakub Kosik from Timac Agro Polska, inspecting a multi-crop raspberry plantation planted in the second half of May from plug plants for harvesting from this year's canes, recommended using the Maxifruit product during the flowering and fruit set stage of the raspberries. This product supports the natural... read more

In the economic year 2022/23 (July-June), Egypt has risen to become the third largest supplier of fresh strawberries after Kazakhstan, with a total of 280 tons leading the way. For comparison: In the previous four economic years, the annual export of this berry was read more

Although it's still August on the calendar, autumn is slowly approaching and with it, planters are starting to think about typical autumn issues such as growth decline, plant wintering, and weed control.

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