While Pridham Viticulture is deeply rooted in viticulture, our expertise extends to olive grove management, with a long history of working in groves across McLaren Vale and surrounds.
As the demand for efficient, sustainable, and productive olive management grows, we have expanded our services to provide comprehensive support tailored to the needs of olive grove owners.
Tailored Olive Grove Management
Pridham Viticulture offers end-to-end management services for olive groves, ensuring sustainable growth, productivity, and efficient operations. Our team’s experience spans the entire lifecycle of olive grove development, from planning and planting to ongoing care. By integrating modern technology with proven practices, we help ensure your grove is market-ready and performing at its best.
Our Olive Grove Services Include:
- New Grove Development and Redevelopment: We specialise in developing new olive groves and transitioning older groves to more efficient systems, including super high-density (SHD) layouts. These innovative systems increase productivity per hectare, reduce labour costs, and address challenges like bi-annual cropping.
- Pruning and Tree Shaping: Tailored pruning services to enhance productivity and harvesting efficiency. Our winter pruning focuses on structural shaping with larger cuts, while summer canopy thinning promotes sunlight distribution and air circulation, reducing disease risk and improving fruit quality.
- Harvesting Solutions: For groves that cannot use large-scale machine harvesting, we provide the next best option with the Pellenc Olivion range of olive rakes. This efficient, hassle-free solution minimises labour costs while maximising yield quality.
- Supply of Machinery and Skilled Labour: Our skilled team and modern equipment ensure every task, from development to maintenance, is completed efficiently and accurately.
- Technical and Agronomic Support: We offer tailored advice to address challenges and support grove health and productivity.
- Sales, Servicing, and Repairs of Pellenc Equipment: As authorised agents for the Pellenc battery-powered equipment, we provide sales, servicing, and repairs, ensuring your tools remain in peak condition.
- Comprehensive Business Support: From activity planning and scheduling to budgeting, cost tracking, and market liaison, we support your grove’s operational success.
Pioneers in SHD Olive Systems
Pridham Viticulture is proud to lead the way in researching and implementing super high-density (SHD) olive orchard systems in McLaren Vale. These modern systems offer a transformative approach to olive production, increasing yield and sustainability while reducing costs and labour requirements. Our commitment to innovation positions us as pioneers in this growing sector, helping growers transition to more efficient and profitable operations.
Our Proven Approach
By combining decades of experience with active participation in industry advancements, we integrate modern technology with traditional olive-growing practices. Our team focuses on sustainability, implementing organic and eco-friendly methods that respect the land and support long-term grove health.
We begin by understanding your business, evaluating grove conditions, and identifying growth opportunities. From there, we create a tailored plan to align with your goals, offering:
- Comprehensive business and environmental planning
- Grove activity plans and scheduling
- Market liaison and support
- Detailed budgeting and cost tracking
Looking to Revitalise or Grow Your Olive Business?
Pridham Viticulture is your trusted partner in achieving efficient, sustainable, and productive olive grove operations. Contact us to explore how we can help you modernise, redevelop, or enhance your grove for long-term success.