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A drone system called RoBird is being tested in Moreton Bay, Australia, as part of efforts to reduce bird damage in strawberry production areas. The project involves Moreton Bay Council, Hort Innovation, and Canadian technology company Aerium Analytics. The drone was developed to mimic predatory bird behavior. read more

At Mateusz and Magdalena Włodarczyk's plantation in Hornigi, an intense period of preparations for the strawberry harvesting season is currently underway. The Cadenza variety is receiving special attention, as despite the spring frosts and challenging weather conditions, it is showing very good health. read more

The flowering period of strawberries is one of the most important moments determining the quality and quantity of the harvest. It is during this time that the risk of infection by gray mold increases, which remains one of the most dangerous diseases in the cultivation of dessert strawberries. read more

Fall Creek® Farm & Nursery, Inc. celebrates 10 years of operations in Spain. Founded in 2016 with a two-hectare harvest using plug material from the U.S., the operation has grown to become the company's hub for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), serving customers in 52 countries. read more

The spring of 2026 posed exceptionally difficult challenges for blueberry producers. Two waves of severe frosts at the end of April caused significant damage to flower buds, young shoots, and first leaves. In many farms, crop losses are estimated to be significant. read more

The strawberry season in Huelva, the main berry-producing area in Spain, is now in its final stages, and it has been one of the most difficult ones in living memory. Meanwhile, the raspberry season is underway with high and stable prices, and blueberries are on the rise in terms of volume. read more

The blueberry season in Peru for 2025/26 ended on a positive note in terms of profitability, despite some climatic incidents in May and June that slightly impacted the expected volumes. Julio Zavala, the general manager of Fall Creek Peru, highlighted this during a detailed season review and discussed the... read more

Mexico's berry industry is experiencing growth thanks to the rise in export activity, the development of new varieties, and the integration of advanced production technologies. Aneberries CEO Juan José Flores stated that the sector now produces between 700,000 and 1.2 million tons annually, with over 90 percent being exported. read more

A drone system named RoBird is currently undergoing testing in Moreton Bay, Australia, aimed at decreasing bird-related damage in strawberry farming regions. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving Moreton Bay Council, Hort Innovation, and Canadian technology company Aerium Analytics. The drone has been designed to imitate predatory bird behaviors. read more

The French strawberry season this year has been a rollercoaster ride like never before, with significant fluctuations in production and sudden shifts between record high levels of production and periods of significant undersupply. The unusually high temperatures in April greatly accelerated... read more

The Czerwińska nad Wisłą region, just a few years ago, was mainly associated with soil-grown strawberries accelerated by perforated foil. Today, the landscape is rapidly changing. More and more farms are investing in plastic tunnels and modern raspberry production. read more

Welcome to the second part of the report on the global raspberry market. This time, we will focus on non-European countries, where the situation is also quite complicated, partly due to variable and unfavorable weather conditions. It is worth noting that

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On strawberry plantations, the Asia variety enters one of the most crucial moments of the season. The flowering period is coming to an end, and the plants are entering the phase of intensive fruit growth. It is at this stage that the size of the harvest, the caliber of the fruits, and their commercial quality are determined. During read more

Even if you haven't heard of Botrytis cinerea, you've likely seen it: slowly growing in store-bought blueberries, tomatoes, or even on beautiful orchids. Commonly known as gray mold, the fungus attacks hundreds of plants. For years, scientists have unsuccessfully tried to breed crops that could. read more

ICR Group expects its blueberry plantations in western Georgia to produce up to 160-170 tonnes this season. The company's supervisory board chairman, Kakha Khazaradze, said the harvest season will begin at the end of this week, with almost the entire crop destined for export. "We plan to export." read more

As the expert emphasized, despite a very difficult start to the season and strong frosts in April, the plantations are currently looking very good. In the case of the 'Rumba' variety, flower clusters were successfully protected due to proper plant management. read more