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Breeding 

04 Jul 2025

Raspberry genetics in Europe in 2025: from public legacy to proprietary innovation
European raspberry breeding evolves between closed IP and open initiatives: innovation, genetic diversity, and access challenges.

Technique 

03 Jun 2025

Pre-harvest and post-harvest practices in berry crops: the hidden cost of being close to the market
Improper pre- and post-harvest handling can lead to fruit losses of 20-50% in berry crops. Jorge Duarte's checklist will help you reduce these losses.

Production 

04 Apr 2025

Challenges and techniques in blueberry production forecasting
Discover the best blueberry yield forecasting techniques using artificial intelligence and advanced models to optimise yields and market strategies.

Production 

28 Mar 2024

Dormancy in caneberries (raspberries and blackberries) and blueberries: definition, process and models to calculate chilling hours
Berry plants need to overwinter, accumulate cold and get out of dormancy to get enough development and production for its variety and site of production. To control this process, several models for calculating chilling hours have been proposed.

Production 

14 Feb 2024

From agronomist to consultant, travelling the world with a passion for berries and sharing knowledge
Jorge Duarte has developed a solid experience as a consultant for berry growers, travelling the world to share knowledge and guide the growers to fine the best solutions for their crops, with an eye to the farm, the market requirements and the consumer trends.

Production 

15 Apr 2023

Jorge Duarte: targeted blueberry pruning and management approaches based on climate conditions

Jorge Duarte will be one of the speakers at the International Blueberry Days Symposium to be held on May 3, 2023 in Rimini during Macfrut.

In the Blueberry School field day, Duarte will give an overview of the different pruning techniques<...

Markets 

Production 

Varieties 

08 Oct 2021

Georgia is investing in protected crops for blueberries and raspberries

Jorge Duarte, a Portuguese agronomist who advises berry growers, was hired by USAID's agricultural programme in Georgia to advise local growers. After a series of online seminars in 2020, he visited berry plantations in Georgia twice in April and July 2021. As Jorge has extensive experience worki...

Climate change 

Packaging 

13 Sep 2021

Duarte: how Georgia is creating an effective blueberry supply chain

Jorge Duarte, a Portuguese agronomist who advises growers at berries, has been hired by USAID's agricultural programme in Georgia to advise local growers. After a series of online seminars in 2020, he visited berries plantations in Georgia twice in April and...