The Olive tree (Olea europea L.) has been imbued with a sense of history, place, and charm in the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean. It has been cultivated for over 6,000 years, making it the oldest cultivated fruit tree, and has always been a symbol of peace, strength and nourishment. Since it was first cultivated, it has been hailed for its extraordinary health benefits, and has played an important part in maintaining a healthy diet.

The traditional olive cultivation methods practically have not changed in more than 2,000 years. The high costs associated with hand-harvesting and the old-world styled orchards have been creating serious economic problems for olive growers.

A new model of olive cultivation, “High Density System” with new improved dwarfing clones, is aimed at solving the labor problem and also at improving the quality of the final product. This new model is progressing very rapidly.