Highlights of the week 🍒
Smartcherry Interview: The most modern cherry orchard in the world
Peter Kelemen is a recognized expert in the world of cherries, a few years ago, after some ideas from him and his father, they developed together with another producer what would become the most modern cherry orchard in the world, which stands out for its technology.
Peter spoke with Smartcherry and told us more details about the orchard and how he sees the industry in general.
USA: Michigan cherry growers form new alliance
Amidst the backdrop of current challenges, the alliance seeks to address the pressing issue of fair compensation confronting cherry growers.
Turkey: Manisa kicks off first cherry harvest of the year with optimism
Located in the Şehzadeler district, specifically in the orchards of Sancaklıbozköy neighborhood, the first cherries of the year are being harvested, marking the beginning of an anticipated season for local farmers.
Smartcherry TV: Winter is coming!
📺 A new episode of Smartcherry TV is coming; Next Friday, May 3, at 16:00 PM (-GMT4), where we will address the beginning of dormancy in the southern hemisphere, a stage of great relevance in cherry orchards.
What aspect of the plants should we pay attention to at this time? This will be one of the big questions that specialists will answer. 🍂🍒
This episode is sponsored by UPL's #Nordox, CHEMIE Agro, Green Has Chile, Corteva Agriscience and #AgroWorldSpain
USA: Export and Import of Fresh Cherries in the United States during 2024
🚢🛫 According to the latest figures provided by the annual report prepared by iQonsulting, North America was one of the regions with the highest exports of fresh cherries to the global market during the year 2024, with 90 thousand tons, equivalent to 510 million USD FOB.
Of course, in this region, the United States is a predominant market, one of the leading countries in the production of sweet cherries... 🍒
Macfrut: A test field of around 3,000 m2 at Macfrut Fiera 2024
At Macfrut, the sector’s innovations will be on display in an area of around 3,000 square metres, divided into two halls: one dedicated to fruit growing (Hall C1 – Agri Field Solution) and the other to soilless production techniques, commercial and industrial horticulture, and mechanisation (Hall A1 – Machinery Solutions). 💯👏
The event will take place from May 8 to 10 at the Rimini Expo Center. 🍒