Hi! My name is Sergio Cosi, and together with my family I run La Conquista, a family business in Argentina. From the high valley of the Rio Negro River and Neuquén, we grow, process and market organic and biodynamic apples and pears. Producing fruit in balance with nature has been our guiding principle from the very beginning.

From first planting to a growing organic farm

We started in 2015 with a plantation of 20 hectares in Chimpay, Argentina. Over the years, demand for organic fruit in this Patagonian region has grown significantly, and so has our farm. Today, La Conquista covers around 60 hectares, fully dedicated to organic and biodynamic fruit production.

Biodynamic farming in harmony with nature

At La Conquista we work according to biodynamic agriculture, building on the ideas of Rudolf Steiner. Like organic farming, biodynamics excludes industrial fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides. In addition, we use herbal and mineral preparations for compost and field sprays and follow a biodynamic sowing and planting calendar. The farm is seen as a living system, where soil health, biodiversity, animal welfare and fair trade are all interconnected.

Soil, biodiversity and circular farming

An important difference compared to neighbouring organic farms is our focus on closing nutrient cycles. We use livestock manure for compost, rotate crops, apply cover crops and green manure, and invest continuously in soil quality. Chickens roam freely under the apple and pear trees, helping control pests while contributing to biodiversity. These practices support resilient orchards and healthy fruit.

Full control from orchard to export

In 2011, we built our own processing plant, packaging facility and cooling plant. This gives us full control over the entire chain—from orchard to port. Shorter distances between harvest and packing have led to a clear improvement in fruit quality, while integrated logistics allow us to carefully monitor every step of production and handling.