In many countries, the costs of blueberry production have recently increased drastically. This is due to the inflation in all components related to fruit production: fuel, energy, human labor, fertilizers, protection products. These factors make blueberry production costs very high. For example, in Germany, the production of 1 kg of fruit costs a farmer about 3,6-4 euro/kg, in the Netherlands about 3,75 EUR/kg, in Poland 2,8-3,0 EUR/kg, in Ukraine 1,7-2 EUR/kg. So can growers allow fruit to be sold at lower prices than present? Of course not, because that would mean the collapse of their business.
In the regions of Central and Eastern Europe, where mainly northern blueberry varieties are grown, many growers ask themselves which blueberry varieties are worth planting. Recipients require firm and durable blueberries, large crunchy fruit.
All in all, blueberry growers face many challenges. We will talk about them during the 11th International Blueberry Conference in Poland (March 9-10, 2023). It will be a two-day event. The first day will be held at the Mazurkas Hotel located in Ożarów Mazowiecki near Warsaw. During the conference knowledge will be provided in 16 lectures by the best blueberry experts (Program). The second practical day is a meeting at a blueberry plantation.
The International Blueberry Conference in Poland is considered the most important blueberry industry event. We wish to encourage you to come to Poland on March 9 and 10.
Source: konferencjaborowkowa.pl