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Sergio Cosi

La Conquista

Hi! My name is Sergio Cosi and together with my family I run this business - La Conquista in Argentina. La Conquista, is a family business that produces, processes and markets organic and biodynamic pears and apples from the high valley of the Negro river and Neuquén. Thank you for your organic purchase!

Back in 2015 we started with a plantation of 20 hectares in Chimpay, Argentina. Over the past years the organic market has grown significant in this region of the Patagonian Rio Negro River. This is also one of the reasons our farm is 60 hectares nowadays. Biodynamic agriculture is a fantastic example of circular economy .. let’s call it circular farming .. in harmony with nature.

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Can you tell us a bit more about the way you grow at your farm?
At La Conquista we grow in line with biodynamic agriculture, building on the ideas of Rudolf Steiner, the founder of anthroposophy. Similar to organic farming, we don’t use industrial fertilizers, pesticides and week-killers. On top of that we use various herbal and mineral additives for compost and field spray and we make use of an astrological sowing and planting calendar. The starting point is that both animal welfare, the environment and fair trade are taken into account when producing food.

So how do you differ from your neighboring organic farms?
One of the important aspects include using livestock manure for compost, this ensures the recycling of nutrients on land. Next to that, we put great effort in the maintenance and improvement of the soil quality and the well-being of both our crops as well as the biodiversity on our farm. To ensure the diversity of plants and animal life we do regular crop rotations and use cover crops and green manure.

Can you tell us something about your business?
In 2011 we built a processing plant, a packaging facility and a cooling plant. This gives us full control over the whole export logistics and enables us to transport goods from our farm to the port directly. Because we can both grow, process, package and transport the product we can cross-check the harvested and processed fruits. As a consequence we have seen a significant improvement of the fruit because of shorter transportation between production and packaging.

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soil

Soil is arguably one of the earth’s most important – yet often neglected – natural resources. It is essential for life on earth because it nurtures plants, which in turn provide food and oxygen for humans and animals. A healthy soil is the basis for any sustainable development in agriculture and, managed in the right way serves as a remarkable solution to various environmental threats such as water scarcity, climate change, food security.

Organic, biodynamic farmers like La Conquista are committed to further develop soil and mineral resources through compost and other adequate soil treatment tools rather than just using them. Important practices used by La Conquista to maintain and improve the health of the soil include:

Using compost and other organic fertilisers – to improve soil structure and prevent soil erosion
Not using any artificial fertilisers and chemical synthetic pesticides. This helps to protect soil life and with it the soils and plants health and natural disease resistance.
Sowing between the apple and pear trees. – to prevent soil erosion and nutrient leaching
Planting hedges and meadows – to prevent soil erosion and nutrient loss crops.

biodiversity

A rich biodiversity in the orchard starts with a vibrant healthy soil and that means lots of compost. Using compost increases the concentration of micro-organisms, earthworms, spiders and beetles in the soil. Above the soil we introduce natural enemies of weeds and pests and a great example are the chickens that roam under our apple and pear trees in search of healthy organic snack !

individual

Every year 20.000 to 340.000 farmworkers die of pesticide poisoning and 1 to 5 million farmworkers get sick from it. In organic cultivation no chemical-synthetic pesticides are used and significantly less pesticide residues are found on organic products in the store. Research indicates (Fantke & Jolliet, 2016) that this also has a health effect for consumers. In short, we can say with confidence that organic fruits and vegetables, on the average, are healthier.

society

At La Conquista we have a special scholarship system whereby we support young people financially in order to allow them to educate themselves. Once these individuals have finished their studies and have a solid job we ask them to support a young person in the community in a similar way. This “pay it forward” principle is true sustainable system that benefits the whole community.

climate

As with all fruits, when it comes to energy, apple, pear and plum trees rely on mother nature. Therefore in farming the dominant energy inputs are indirect and come from for the manufacture and transport of fertilizers (specifically nitrogen) and pesticides. Depending on the crop these can account for as much as 80% of the energy input. Since La Conquista grows organically and does not use chemical fertilizers, pesticides or other agro-chemicals, it therefore comes as no surprise that the organic apples, pears and are considerably more energy efficient than their non-organic counterparts.

water

In this part of Argentina we are dependent on water that flows down from the mighty Andes through the rio negro river. Through a clever drip irrigation system we ensure the trees get the right amount of water. Because we not use harmful chemicals we keep the groundwater clean and that is good news for the surrounding communities now and in the future.

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