Blueberries

Mateusz Włodarczyk, having learned from last year's experience, does not intend to save seedlings that do not promise a good yield in the upcoming season. He can clearly see which plants are affected. Reddish spots are already appearing on the leaves. The quality of the plants can be determined. read more

As the Southern Hemisphere prepares for its primary blueberry season, industry forecasts predict higher volumes than the 2023/24 season. However, there are expected delays in supplies from Peru, with peak arrivals anticipated around November, according to Camposol. read more

The Peruvian blueberry season typically lasts from May 2024 to April 2025. Peak production is expected to be reached in week 43 with 17,148 tons. read more

In a year-round cultivation with only one planting, a vegetative crop would only need to be lit and heated once a year. To achieve this goal and ensure a continuous harvest, a transition to inductive cultivation would be necessary. read more

This year's unusually high temperatures have significantly decreased raspberry production in Ukraine, as reported by Taras Bashtannyk, President of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association. Despite the lower yield compared to last year, prices have risen sharply. Currently, first-grade raspberries are being sold at EUR. read more

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On Thursday, the Moroccan newspaper Les Inspirations Éco responded to a request from Freshuelva for the European Union to impose customs duties on strawberry imports from Morocco by pointing out that Spanish farmers were not only troubled by Moroccan tomatoes but also by strawberries. read more

W Kalifornii podaż truskawek jest normalna na tę porę roku, a większość owoców pochodzi z dystryktów Santa Maria i Salinas-Watsonville. Ta podaż wygląda podobnie jak w ubiegłym roku o tej porze. "Popyt na truskawki jest bardzo dobry, ponieważ właśnie obchodzimy Dzień Pracy". read more

Morocco has set a new record in its blueberry export sector for the 2023/24 season, which runs from July to June, by exporting 67,300 tonnes of fresh blueberries. This represents a 25% increase compared to the previous season. This growth highlights Morocco's growing presence in the primary read more

On September 6, 2024, the town of Karczmiska in Poland's Lublin Voivodeship will host Blueberry Factory 2024, an event marking the end of the blueberry harvest season. This gathering has become an annual tradition for blueberry growers, who come together to review the season's outcomes, discuss... read more

NC State University graduate, Dr. Lauren Redpath, achieved success by making a significant contribution to the development of the world's first seedless blackberry variety. According to her, fruits with a more uniform, velvety texture will attract a larger following, which

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On August 22, the Ministry of Agriculture and Welfare of Farmers of the Republic of India published phytosanitary import requirements for blueberries exported from Poland to India. This marked the end of the process that began in March 2022.

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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