Currants

On one of the plantations where the "Currant 2026" project is being implemented, the plants are currently in the flowering stage - the most critical period in terms of protection against gray mold (Botrytis cinerea). As emphasized by Barbara Witkowska from Bayer and Iwona, [...] read more

Many currant plantations in Poland have reported clear effects of overnight temperature drops from Sunday to Monday. Damage from the first frost episode is already visible, and forecasts for the following days indicate continued low temperatures, which may

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Spring once again showed how important the location of the plantation and the developmental stage of plants are in the production of blackcurrants when temperature drops occur. Using the example of the Palus brothers' farm participating in the "Blackcurrant 2026" project, read more

In the blackcurrant plantations in the Lublin region, a crucial moment of the 2026 season has begun. As Marek Sidor from Procam Polska emphasizes, the plants are entering a phase that will determine the size and quality of the yield. Early varieties are already blossoming. The conditions are challenging.

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Effective currant plantation weeding today requires not only selecting the right product, but above all precise execution of the procedure and applying it at the right time. In variable weather conditions, cold springs, and periodic frosts, these decisions are crucial. read more

On April 22nd, on International Earth Day, we visited a blackcurrant plantation at Dariusz Szymczak's farm, where the Blackcurrant 2026 project is being implemented. This year's season already shows that blackcurrant producers have to deal with exceptionally difficult conditions. read more

At BerryBrothers, the final batch of Dutch redcurrants from cold storage in California was sold earlier this month. "We are pleased with the season we had. We have now transitioned to Chilean redcurrants. The quality is good, however, there was a 25% decrease in overall quantity reaching Europe due to adverse weather conditions during harvesting. Nonetheless, we have an adequate supply. read more

As of April 2026, the Mediterranean agricultural basin is operating under a regime of high-cost volatility and aggressive state intervention. The region remains the linchpin of the European fresh produce supply chain, yet the strategic landscape is defined by a widening chasm between domestic price stabilization and export-driven growth. read more

The date of Fresh Market 2026 has been officially confirmed. read more

Czarna porzeczka pozostaje jedną z najbardziej niedocenianych niszowych upraw jagodowych na Ukrainie, chociaż jej potencjał komercyjny sięga daleko poza samą sprzedaż owoców. Takie uprawy mogą stać się skutecznym rozwiązaniem dla producentów z ograniczonymi zasobami ziemi, którzy szukają większych zysków z hektara. read more

With the beginning of vegetation on currant plantations, one of the most important moments for effective plant protection begins. The leafless period, although often underestimated, is crucial for reducing pressure from pests and diseases later in the season. read more

Spring weeding of currant plantations is one of the most important elements of agronomy, which directly affects the health of the bushes, nutrient availability, and crop yield. These conclusions were presented by Tomasz Olszewski from Procam Polska company. read more

The project "Join us for the record" is currently being implemented on Mr. Dariusz Szymczak's farm in Zwolenie. Its goal is to achieve a very high-quality and plentiful crop of blackcurrants. The initiative for this challenge comes from Iwona Polewska-Jankowiak from the company BIO-GEN, with the company's partners. read more

"Join us on a record-breaking journey" - under this slogan, a practical project dedicated to modern technologies of cultivating currants is starting. It is a direct continuation of the currant conference organized in February by Bio-Gen Biolider and Procam, which have put their patronage on it. read more

What price for currants for the industry can signify market stabilization and the end of years-long price fluctuations? This is one of the key questions that was raised during the Currant Conference in Radziejowice, which gathered over 200 growers from all over. read more

The shrinking pool of plant protection resources, increasing production costs, and growing pressure from diseases and pests make growing currants today require not only knowledge but also a flexible and precise technological approach. The response to these challenges is read more