Raspberries

Iryna Barzo, co-owner of the Kyiv farm, started her agricultural journey in 2014 by cultivating strawberries with her husband on leased land. In late 2022, she established Yahidna Storona Zhyttia (Berry Side of Life) on 12 hectares. Strawberries continue to be the primary crop, supplemented by raspberries. read more

At Agronom Berries farm owned by Paweł Dąbrowski, known for producing raspberries, strawberries, and dessert blueberries, dessert blackberries are attracting increasing attention. The 2025 season has shown that two varieties - Sweet Royale and Von - have great potential in commercial production. read more

Raspberries are one of the most important berry fruits grown in Poland. As stated in a report prepared by the National Support Centre for Agriculture, our country remains the largest raspberry producer in the European Union and one of the most important in. read more

The situation on the industrial raspberry market has been extremely dynamic in recent months. In many countries, due to unfavorable weather conditions, there has been a dramatic decrease in production. In others, thanks to technological advancements, both yields and fruit quality have improved. read more

Cultivating raspberries in polytunnels for double harvesting is a major agronomic challenge. Especially when transitioning towards organic farming and giving up cultivation in pots. However, as demonstrated by the example of Rafał Podstawka... read more

The heatwaves that occurred in Morocco this year had a notable effect on crops in the Loukkos region, especially raspberries, blueberries, and avocados, in different extents. Zouhir Daissoria, a farmer from Larache, gives an update on the situation. Daissoria mentioned: "We encountered two read more

The French raspberry production is in full swing, but sales are not always meeting expectations due to a slow market affected by the summer holidays. Raspberries are not the only ones impacted, as many other fruits and vegetables are also affected by this lack of commercial activity. read more

It is currently a small transition period for soft fruit at Kwekerij Demedts - De Mey. "June and July are our peak months, and sales have been very good for strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries. We can see that the peak rush in production is now over for a while, but that read more

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As every year, the event will be accompanied by the Fresh Market Catalog – a printed and online publication distributed directly to the most important retail chain buyers from Poland and the region. read more

The Netherlands is currently facing an oversupply of raspberries caused by delayed shipments from Spain and Morocco coinciding with the local harvest, leading to a drop in prices and putting additional strain on growers, especially those selling directly on the market. In Germany, autumn raspberries are more popular. read more

The Serbian fruit harvest is yielding below-average results, resulting in low stock levels and increased prices for individually quick frozen (IQF) fruits such as raspberries and blackberries. Industry experts anticipate a particularly poor harvest in 2025 due to unfavorable weather conditions. read more

Raspberry plantations are currently in various stages of development - from the end of fruit harvesting in summer varieties, through the beginning of harvesting in varieties that bear fruit on this year's shoots, to plantations that are just beginning to bloom (crops established from plug seedlings). read more

The strawberry season in Latvia is coming to an end, and it has been a difficult one for growers due to excessive moisture impacting the harvest. At the same time, the market is saturated with raspberries and other berries, putting pressure on producers. One of the main challenges is the shortage of labor, as many pickers have read more

The strawberry season in Latvia is coming to an end, and it has been a challenging one for farmers due to excessive moisture negatively impacting the harvest. Meanwhile, the market is saturated with raspberries and other berries, putting pressure on producers. A significant issue faced by farmers is the shortage of labor, as many pickers have. read more

According to AMI data, the German raspberry market entered a transitional phase in the last days of July. The supply of fruit from field crops is steadily declining and is now of little importance for the market. Raspberries from protected cultivation and imports are playing an increasingly important role. read more

Moderate temperatures and occasional rainfall are ideal conditions for the development of the spotted-wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii. This pest poses a serious threat to soft fruit crops, especially blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. In recent years, its presence has been increasingly noted. read more

Protecting autumn raspberries before blooming is a stage that requires precise planning and the use of appropriate protective measures. As emphasized by experts Tomasz Gasparski from Bayer and Dr. Paweł Krawiec, coordinator of the Raspberry Factors project, proper actions are crucial. read more

Intensive work related to the regeneration and preparation of a plantation of summer raspberries of the Cascade Harvest variety for next year's fruiting is currently underway at Dr. Paweł Krawiec's farm in Kaczmiski. The plantation is receiving advisory support from the company Natura Expert. read more

In raspberry cultivation, one of the key challenges during the summer period remains the control of pests, such as raspberry bud mites, as well as building plant resilience under abiotic stress conditions. In the Raspberry Factors project implemented on the farm of Dr.

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