Australian cherry output set to reach 20,000 tons this season

According to a news report by Cherry Times, Cherry Growers Australia recently held a webinar discussing the current Australian cherry season, which kicked off in late October with Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia leading the initial harvests. Picking has also now commenced at orchards in Victoria and Western Australia, while Tasmania’s cherry harvest is set to begin in late December with peak production expected in January. According to Jessica Fearnley from the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, the season began with favorable weather in New South Wales, Victoria and other regions, creating excellent pollination conditions across all major production areas. Many early-ripening varieties have once again surpassed expectations, she went on to explain, and this year’s cherry exports from Australia are anticipated to perform exceptionally well. From the 2020/21 to 2022/23 seasons, Australia’s cherry production faced a steady ...