Currently, raspberry plants grown in tunnels, both summer varieties (e.g. 'Glen Carron') and autumn varieties harvested in summer (e.g. 'Rosalita'), are in growth stages BBCH 53-57, with visible closed inflorescences and flower buds pointing downwards (photos 1-2). read more

Effective pest control in raspberry crops is a key element of successful fruit production. One of the threats is the raspberry cane midge. We are currently at the perfect time to implement a simple and effective monitoring of the flight of this pest.

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In the face of the upcoming raspberry blossoming period, proper fertilization and application of biostimulants are crucial to ensure high-quality yields. Therefore, we provide important recommendations that, when implemented on plantations, will help achieve optimal results in production. read more

Strawberries are one of the most popular seasonal fruits in Germany. On average, about 3.7 kilograms are consumed per person each year. The strawberry harvest lasts from May to the end of July, but raspberries, blackberries, and cherries are also very popular with consumers and are harvested. read more

To ensure healthy growth and abundant yields of raspberries, proper fertilization is crucial, tailored to the plant's growth stages and needs. Using different types of fertilizers, both in granular form, through fertigation, and foliar application, can significantly read more

Haygrove company and the publisher of the "Jagodnik" portal and magazine invite you to a training session where the latest models of polytunnels for growing berry plants (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, currants) and cherries will be presented for the first time in Poland. read more

In recent years, raspberry cultivation has been rapidly growing, bringing new challenges related to protecting these valuable fruits. In the article, we present the most important issues regarding raspberry cultivation and effective methods of protecting them from diseases.

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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

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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Plantations of summer varieties of raspberries in Bulgaria have suffered greatly during the recent spring frosts. As reported by Bozhidar Petkov, the chairman of the Bulgarian Raspberry Producers Association, the losses for summer raspberries are initially estimated to be significant. read more

According to data presented by analysts from the East Fruit website in 2024, Ukraine has become the world leader in net exports of frozen raspberries. For the first time in history, it has surpassed Poland and Serbia, the long-time leaders in this segment. read more

The upcoming frost this weekend necessitates the protection of plantations. It's advisable to cover strawberries and raspberries with agrotextiles to shield them from temperature drops. Where to buy agrotextiles and which fabric to choose? We have checked the prices.

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In the first days of April, we are meeting with Agata Kawecka from Yara Poland company to discuss the raspberry fertilization program for raspberries grown in soil in a plastic tunnel. In tunnels where the raspberries have been properly prepared for wintering and the plants have not been damaged. read more

Plant City-based, international grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and pineberries, Wish Farms, is preparing for the organic blueberry season in Georgia. Major League Blueberries, a grower from southern Georgia, is owned and operated by Malcolm McCoy. read more

Finland has always depended on imported fresh berries to fulfill the growing consumer demand outside of the summer season. Almost half of all fresh raspberries, which constitute a market worth €17 million annually, are sourced from warmer regions such as Morocco and Portugal. The long winters in Finland, with minimal natural daylight, contribute to this reliance on imports. read more

Over the past few days, we have been with the Jagodnik camera team in the Netherlands, where we were invited by De Kemp company to visit several farms producing berries: strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and currants. In the Dutch greenhouse farms, strawberries were harvested... read more

While growing strawberries or raspberries under cover provides many benefits, it also poses some challenges for producers. Among them is the need to reduce production costs (mainly labor costs). Another key factor is the requirement to obtain fruits without any residues or. read more

At Rafał Podstawka's farm in Klementowice, raspberries are grown in tunnels. The farmer has developed his own system for protecting raspberry canes during the winter. Once again, this has allowed for very successful overwintering of the canes and buds, from which new growth will soon emerge. read more

The 23/24 financial year saw a decrease in the supply of strawberries and raspberries in Spain's berry sector. This was primarily caused by a reduction in acreage, driven by concerns about the availability of irrigation water. Overall production decreased by 3.4% compared to the previous season, totaling 371,713. read more

In the past year, 76% of the harvested raspberries came from protected cultivation. In 2015, the share was only 30%. In the linear trend from 2015 to 2024, the area under protected cultivation in Germany has been growing annually by 31 hectares or just under 9%. This has led to an increase in the production of raspberries. read more