Blueberries

Anyone following all the developments at Royal Berry could almost forget that they also grow plenty of strawberries. The newly crowned Agricultural Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 recently announced plans to build a new greenhouse at a new location, is exploring additional growing sites, and has. read more

The global blueberry industry is entering the latter part of the 2020s with an unprecedented production capacity and a more geographically diverse supply base than ever before, as noted by analysts at EastFruit. The global planted area is expanding, with estimates suggesting growth of at least 10% each year. read more

Last week on the EastFruit Trade Platform, there was a 10% decrease in the number of listings due to seasonal factors, but the geographic reach of participants expanded to include 13 countries. Supply from Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Egypt, and Iran decreased, while Poland and North Macedonia showed an increase. read more

Early spring is a crucial time for strawberry growers to make key decisions. After a period of cold weather, we experience a sudden rise in temperatures, reaching up to 25°C during the day. The soil temperature has already activated the root system. It's time for important treatments that will help the plants quickly

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The fourth edition of the Open Day of Nova Siri Genetics (Nsg) represented an important opportunity to share content, discover the work in the laboratories and experimental fields of the Nsg research center in Policoro (MT), as well as to create a useful relational network. read more

At Dr. Paweł Krawiec's plantation in Karczmiska, the first treatments are starting as part of the Raspberry Factory 2025 project. This year, one of the event's partners is the company Agrosimex, which has prepared a comprehensive program for the protection, fertilization, and biostimulation of raspberries. read more

Sunny April has brought the first commercial quantities of this season's British-grown strawberries just in time for Easter. read more

It takes an average of seven years of work to obtain a new variety of strawberries, starting from thousands of crosses and with no guarantee of success. It is a long and complex process, made even more challenging by constantly changing variables, such as climate change and evolving needs. read more

In week 13, LCC's fruit and vegetable sales experienced a slowdown. However, the comparison with the previous year is distorted due to the different positioning of Easter in the calendar. Looking at sales channels, online sales stand out, showing a read more

The pierwsze komercyjne ilości brytyjskich truskawek z 2025 roku zaczęły pojawiać się w sklepach Tesco po prawie trzech tygodniach ciepłej, słonecznej pogody. Wczesna żniwa, prowadzone przez producentów z The Summer Berry Company w Colworth, West Sussex, mają dotrzeć do klientów na czas. read more

The IV Open Day at the research and experimentation center of the breeding company Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) in Policoro (Matera) was held yesterday morning, on April 10, 2025. This is an annual event that gives strawberry industry professionals the opportunity to visit the company's facilities and learn more about their operations. read more

Strawberry plants of everbearing varieties have already been planted in most farms. Depending on the type of seedlings and the condition of the plants, an important decision needs to be made, which is the removal of flower stalks. Warm days are ahead of us, and the plants will continue to grow. read more

Abiotic stresses (such as frost, drought, salinity, excess or deficiency of nutrients, waterlogging) have had a significant impact on the yield and quality of blueberries in recent years. In response to these challenges and the expectations of producers, Syngenta Biologicals is taking steps to address them. read more

The global blueberry industry is heading into the late 2020s with a production capacity never seen before and a more diverse supply base across different regions, as highlighted by analysts at EastFruit. The global planted area is expanding, with estimates suggesting a growth of at least 10% each year. read more

Key Highlights of the Week: The top-selling product, potatoes, are becoming more affordable. Supplies of onions, carrots, and beets have decreased, while cucumber availability is increasing. Farmers in Uzbekistan are increasing strawberry sales. There is a heightened demand for table beets. In Ukraine, last season's trends are... read more

A new strawberry variety has achieved significant success in Brazil. This variety's genetics originate from Italy, as it was selected in Verona as part of a collaborative effort between the cooperative Apo Scaligera and the agricultural research institute CREA (Forlì, Italy). The patent has also been obtained. read more

Raspberries are beginning their intensive growth, both in tunnel cultivation and in field plantations. Sudden temperature rise means the need to use products that will ensure optimal raspberry development and their recovery after frosts.

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As QS reports referring to the BVL, the plant protection product Isonet Z is allowed to be used against the currant clearwing moth (Synanthedon tipuliformis) on currants and gooseberries in outdoor cultivation. read more

Po ośmiu latach negocjacji, koreańska Kwatera Główna ds. Karantanny Rolnictwa, Żywności i Rozwoju Obszarów Wiejskich ogłosiła, że ustaliła wymagania dotyczące kwarantanny importowej w celu eksportu koreańskich truskawek do Brazylii. read more