Blueberry harvesting by combine harvester
The reality of the blueberry industry in Poland means that an increasing number of growers are interested in mechanical harvesting of blueberries. Labour costs are rising, which, at times of high

Blueberry harvesting by combine harvester
The reality of the blueberry industry in Poland means that an increasing number of growers are interested in mechanical harvesting of blueberries. Labour costs are rising, which, at times of high

Solutions for the biological protection of raspberries in tunnels
As part of the Raspberry Factory 2023 project, we test and implement solutions to optimise production technology to the situation at hand or changing market requirements. Several such solutions

Post-harvest strawberries (plantation monitoring, 20.07.2023)
The last fruits of late varieties such as 'Malwina' are being harvested in the fields. Where strawberries have already been picked some time ago, there are often no plantations left either. What

Serbs unhappy with raspberry prices, threaten to halt harvest, yields also lower
President of the Association of Raspberry Producers of Serbia, Dobrivoje Radovic stated on behalf of the berry producers that he will ask the buyers/traders of raspberries (mainly cold storage

Serbs unhappy with raspberry prices, threaten to halt harvest, yields also lower
President of the Association of Raspberry Producers of Serbia, Dobrivoje Radovic stated on behalf of the berry producers that he will ask the buyers/traders of raspberries (mainly cold storage

Solutions for the biological protection of raspberries in tunnels
As part of the Raspberry Factory 2023 project, we test and implement solutions to optimise production technology to the situation at hand or changing market requirements. Several such solutions

This blueberry variety may conquer Polish plantations!
Planted in mid-May, the plants resumed growth very quickly and leading already that they are sprouting new ones from the base of the bush. According to Marcin Werszczuk of Fall Creek, all

How much should raspberries cost for processing?
There is no simple answer to this question. I remember last year, when the price of raspberries in mid-August dropped to around 10-12 PLN, growers complained that it was no longer profitable

Fertilisation of summer raspberries - a summary of the most important issues
Fruiting of the 'Przehyba' variety at the farm of Mr and Mrs Jakubiak and Mr Lewandowski in Roguszyn has just come to an end. The old shoots are being removed and new shoots are being brought out,

Currant disaster becomes a reality
The market for industrial fruit this year is shaping up very far from growers' expectations. First, strawberry growers were not able to get the rates they were hoping for for their fruit. Now,

Currant disaster becomes a reality
The market for industrial fruit this year is shaping up very far from growers' expectations. First, strawberry growers were not able to get the rates they were hoping for for their fruit. Now,

Raspberry prices at markets and buying stations (13.07.2023)
Purchase situationPrice levels in the raspberry market are still not encouraging. Despite the government purchase launched, prices have fallen again. In the vicinity of Opole Lubelskie,

Raspberry prices at markets and buying stations (13.07.2023)
Purchase situationPrice levels in the raspberry market are still not encouraging. Despite the government purchase launched, prices have fallen again. In the vicinity of Opole Lubelskie,

What can be done to keep blueberry production profitable?
Generally, I am pleased that our varieties have found their way into the tests here. Especially as they are showing well here," said Leon Schrijnwerkers, evaluating both plant growth and

What can be done to keep blueberry production profitable?
Generally, I am pleased that our varieties have found their way into the tests here. Especially because they are showing well here," said Leon Schrijnwerkers, evaluating both plant growth and

Growing raspberries in tunnels for the autumn harvest - maintaining shoot and flower health
Cultivation of raspberries in plastic tunnels, in addition to influencing the size and quality of the yield, makes it possible to control the timing of the harvest in such a way that the fruit

Growing raspberries in tunnels for the autumn harvest - maintaining shoot and flower health
Cultivation of raspberries in plastic tunnels, in addition to influencing the size and quality of the yield, makes it possible to control the timing of the harvest in such a way that the fruit

Raspberries for industry - that's the market we have
The situation on the raspberry market for processing and the prices offered for this fruit are currently unacceptable for growers. Amounts of the order of 4-5.8 PLN/kg, depending on quality and

Caries for blueberries. How can it be most easily supplied?
On Dr Pawel Krawiec's farm where the Blueberry Factory project is being implemented, several lignite-based products are used. On the recently planted blueberry plantations, where the plants are

Raspberries for industry - that's the market we have
The situation on the raspberry market for processing and the prices offered for this fruit are currently unacceptable for growers. Amounts of the order of 4-5.8 PLN/kg, depending on quality and

Caries for blueberries. How can it be most easily supplied?
On Dr Pawel Krawiec's farm where the Blueberry Factory project is being implemented, several lignite-based products are used. On the recently planted blueberry plantations, where the plants are

Intervention buying-in of raspberries already in place
What next for raspberries for industry? Some action to improve the situation is already underway. Intervention buying of raspberries started yesterday in the Lublin region. It is being conducted

Poles with the largest increase in blueberry consumption in the world
The Polish market is 40 million people. In 2023, per capita consumption reached 1.83 kg/person. According to Agronometrics Global Trade Data, which will form part of the IBO Global State of the

Intervention purchase of raspberries already in operation
What next for raspberries for industry? Some action to improve the situation is already underway. Intervention buying of raspberries started yesterday in the Lublin region. It is being conducted