Technology and efficiency for modern olive growing

Innovation is part of our production model. At UNIÓN AGRARIA S.A., we continuously invest in technology, efficient irrigation, and high-density systems that optimize resources and maximize productivity.

In Famatina and Coronel Dorrego, we apply solutions adapted to each territory, integrating automation, precise monitoring, and clean energy.

In this way, we develop a modern and sustainable olive-growing model aimed at generating long-term value in the regions where we operate.

High density

Scale, efficiency, and
quality in every hectare.

We work with high and super-high-density systems that enable mechanized harvesting, fast and synchronized with the mill, reducing the time between harvest and milling while preserving the quality of the fruit.

Every minute optimized between the olive tree and its processing at origin has a direct impact on the final quality of the oil.

Harvesting in record time

Thanks to our specialized machines, we harvest the fruit quickly and precisely, without damaging the olive trees.

Maximizing every hectare

By having more trees per surface area, we increase production volume in a controlled and sustainable way.

Operating at scale

We have more than 1,500 hectares planted under this system, positioning us among the leading olive oil producers in the country.

The combination of early harvest + immediate milling allows the oil to retain green notes, an intense fruitiness, and a balanced profile of bitterness and pungency. All of this is possible because high-density cultivation optimizes every minute between the tree and the bottle.

Industrial
plant

State-of-the-art international technology.

Our industrial plant operates under international standards of efficiency, safety, and reliability, designed to support an integrated production model at origin.

  • 3 production lines with a capacity of
    600 tons per day.
  • Continuous 24/7 operation.
  • Harvest–milling synchronization in less
    than 8 hours.
  • In-house laboratory prepared for
    international certifications.
  • Management and treatment of industrial waste.

This system ensures freshness, traceability, and maximum quality in every batch produced.

Production model with lower environmental impact and a sustainable vision.

Automated
irrigation system

The estates are equipped with automated drip irrigation, supplied by wells, designed to maximize water efficiency and crop health.

  • Precise water application per plant.
    • Moisture sensors and stage-based control
    according to phenological phases.
    • Reduced waste and responsible use
    of water resources.

This system is key to maintaining consistent quality, especially in dry climates such as Famatina.

Renewable energy
and sustainability

We implement clean energy as part of a responsible, long-term production model.

Our energy matrix combines:

  • Photovoltaic solar panels.
  • Biomass from de-stoned olive pomace is used as industrial fuel.

This dual system combines high thermal efficiency with waste reduction and lower gas consumption.

UNIÓN AGRARIA S.A. promotes partial energy self-sufficiency through clean energy.

Next-generation
technology
equipment

We operate the only New Holland Braud 9090X Olive harvester currently in use in Argentina, specifically designed for super-high-density olive groves.

  • Up to 7 hectares harvested per day.
  • Selective vibration that protects the tree.
  • Clean, precise harvesting with minimal loss.
  • Lower oxidation and improved fruit hygiene.

This technology allows us to synchronize harvesting and milling with maximum precision.

Mechanized pruning

Pruning is a central part of olive grove management. We apply mechanized and targeted pruning systems that ensure:

  • Hedgerow uniformity.
  • Productive renewal.
  • Balance between yield and quality.

Each intervention is designed to support the olive tree’s cycle and maintain the efficiency of the intensive system.

Mechanized planting

Innovation that leads the way.

We have incorporated the first mechanical olive planter from the Spanish company Juansa in Argentina, designed for fast, precise, and uniform planting.

  • GPS technology.
  • Up to 6,000 plants per day.
  • Maximum precision in layout and planting depth.

The mechanization of planting ensures efficiency from day one and strengthens a modern and scalable agricultural model.

Nursery

In-house seedling production.

Our nursery allows us to produce up to 250,000 seedlings per year, ensuring genetics, quality, and uniformity from the origin.

We work with varieties adapted to the intensive system:

Arbequina · Arbosana · Koroneiki · Oliana

This control from the plant to the final oil strengthens our fully integrated value chain model.

Arbequina

Arbosana

Koroneiki

Oliana