1、Innovations in Berries Fertigation in Mexico and PeruPh.D.Prometeo Sanchez-GarciaBerries Nutrition International ConsultantE-mail:INTERESTING FACT88%of the fresh strawberries imported by the United States are from MexicoMexico is the second largest producer of berries in the worldMexico is the world
2、s leading producer of blackberriesMexico is a leader in berry production and exportMain exports of agro-industrial productsAvocadoBeerBerriesMexico is the world leader in fresh raspberry exportsExport markets for Mexican berriesUnited StatesCanadaEuropeAsiaSouth America0.6%90%7.6%1.7%0.1%Quality att
3、ributes of berries for export to USA:Brix degrees Firmness Color(appearance)Size“Bloom”Pesticide-freeInnovation in Mexican berries is a pillar of the virtuous triangle Academy-Government-IndustryInnovationGovernmentIndustryAcademyMexican berry export calendar to USACROPSJFMAMJJASONDBlueberriesBlackb
4、erriesRaspberriesStrawberriesBerries production in Mexico covers approximately 50,000 hectares(2025)Peru,leader in blueberry production and exportsMain export markets for blueberries from Peru(millions of dollars)USANetherlandsChinaHong KongUnited KingdomOthersPeru currently has 26,600 hectares of b
5、lueberriesBlueberries production in sandy soils in Peru and Northern MexicoBlueberry production in loamy soil in Central MexicoBlueberries production in protected structures(Central Mexico)Raspberry and strawberry production in Central MexicoIt is estimated that the total area of berries under prote
6、cted agriculture(which includes macrotunnels,shade mesh and greenhouses)is close to 33,000 hectaresProduction of blueberries in substrate(Mexico)Dutch mix1/3 peat 1/3 perlite1/3 coconut fiber*CEC 100 cmol(+)/kg*CEC=Cation Exchange CapacityProduction of blueberries in coconut fiber and chips(Mexico a