Raspberries

During the Tunnel Inspirations 2025 event held at the Kozacka Truskawka farm, Krzysztof Kowal from Biobest Polska discussed solutions in the field of biological plant protection and pollination dedicated to raspberry cultivation in tunnels.

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The Kamchatka or Haskap berry is a fruit that has been gaining popularity in recent years. Of course, it is far from being as popular as strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries, but thanks to its nutritional and flavor qualities, it is gaining increasing recognition among. read more

In August, new, stricter norms for acetamiprid residues in berry fruits will come into force. The reduction from the current 2 mg/kg to 0.6 mg/kg for raspberries and blackberries, and 0.7 mg/kg for blueberries, poses real challenges for producers. - "This

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In the raspberry plantation of summer raspberries on May 22, specifically with the 'Glen More' variety, we observe full bloom. The fruit harvest is planned here for the first days of June, although under favorable conditions it may start even earlier. At this stage read more

The beginning of raspberry blossoming is a critical moment in the growing season, determining the quality and quantity of the yield. In the cultivation of summer varieties, such as 'Glen Carron', precise fertilization becomes particularly important - both in terms of soil and

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The 2025 season proves to be exceptionally challenging for raspberries grown in tunnels as well. An example of this was a visit to Konrad Kozakiewicz's plantation – Kozacka Strawberry Farm in Michalowo. As part of the Tunnel Inspirations project, we asked Jan Szałas from Szałas Agro company how. read more

On Friday, May 16th, another edition of the event "Tunnel Inspirations" took place at Konrad Kozakiewicz's farm. The event was attended by producers and specialists from the gardening sector, with the main focus of all presentations being raspberry cultivation in tunnels. read more

In the prepared material, we will present interesting proposals regarding the use of non-microbial biostimulants in the cultivation of the 'Cascade Harvest' raspberry variety intended for machine harvesting.

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Packing soft fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries often presents challenges that many producers and packaging companies find difficult to overcome. Let's analyze the three main problems with packing soft fruits and identify solutions to make the process easier. read more

The Polish berry grower is more focused on high quality compared to a couple of years ago, says Dominika Kozarzewska of the Polish Berry Cooperative. "The Polish production of raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries has been shifting towards high-quality fresh market fruits, mostly grown." read more

Morocco's berry sector has been growing rapidly in recent years. The country has positioned itself among the world's largest suppliers of raspberries and blueberries, as well as strawberries. This growth has been accompanied by the success of companies like iBerry, which has played a significant role in this expansion. read more

A Market Orientation Mission to the Netherlands for Ukrainian companies in the (organic) frozen berry industry has been announced. The main products for this mission are strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, currants, and blueberries. The mission will take place from Tuesday, the 20th to... read more

Serbia continues to be a top exporter of frozen raspberries in terms of value, but is expected to have a difficult 2025 season due to decreasing yields. In contrast, Serbia's main competitors, Poland and Ukraine, are optimistic about achieving higher prices despite the weather affecting their plantations. Yulia Tymoshenko from read more

Driscoll's, a family-owned berry producer, has opened its new consolidated UK headquarters in Linton, near Maidstone. The US-based company, renowned for specializing in "fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries," has set up Europe's largest dedicated berry. read more

Hugh Lowe Farms in Kent, run by the Regan family for five generations, is investigating the use of solar technology in the cultivation of strawberries and raspberries through the "Electric Berry" project. In partnership with Polysolar Ltd and researchers from the University of Greenwich, the farm has read more

The protection of raspberries in tunnels, where experiments are conducted as part of the Raspberry Factory project, started with the control of spider mites. As Dr. Paweł Krawiec and Tomasz Gasparski report, post-harvest treatments play a crucial role in effectively controlling them.

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Peruvian producers are interested in cultivating raspberries and cherries, as these fruits have potential in international markets, following the example of major exporters like Chile and Mexico. Building on the success of blueberries, Peru aims to strengthen its position as a fruit supplier. read more

We will carry out the pruning on May 8th in the ‘Glen Carron’ raspberry variety plot, where the plants have survived the winter well. Thanks to proper fertilization and protecting the plants in spring by covering them with white agrofiber,

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In field cultivation, summer raspberries are currently in the pre-flowering stage. The variety 'Cascade Harvest' is entering the stage of flower bud bursting (BBCH 55), while on the canes of the 'Glen Ample' variety, the first flower buds are appearing (BBCH 51, photos 1, 2). read more

Raspberry cultivation in tunnels is gaining importance. Interestingly, biological solutions work well in this system, both for protection against diseases and pests. In the prepared material, we present several solutions discussed by Dr. Paweł Krawiec.

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