Supply Chain

Argentina is recognised as having equivalent organic production rules and inspection systems to the EU and produces high protein wheat very nearly of the same quality as wheat grown in Canada. The transparent supply chain starts with large specialised organic arable farms supplying specific parcels direct to the exporters for containerisation. Organic production includes sunflower, oats, safflower, soya bean and specialised crops such as onions.

  1. The Farms

    Argentinean farming area 500 miles south of Buenos Aires

    The main farming area is located 500miles south of Buenos Aires on large farms growing wheat, sunflowers and specialized crops such as onions. Most sons are pretty good rally drivers as the families tend to run in town and 'commute' on dust roads to their farms in the rural areas.

  2. The Grain

    Grain storage alongside the field in specially designed plastic bags

    Wheat is planted in September for harvesting in December. The grain is cut at below 13% moisture and stored in large specially designed plastic bags on the edge of the fields. This ensures the traceability and prevents any infestation.

  3. Loading

    Loading grain into 25 tonne truck

    When the grain has been sold, it will be collected in 25 tonne loads by truck. The bags are unloaded using a specialized tractor-driven augur, which prevents any spillages, whilst loading the truck at a fast rate. If necessary mobile cleaners are used to dress the grain.

  4. Transit

    Preparation for grain transit in Argentina

    The grain begins a two day journey from the farm to the loading facility North of Buenos Aires.

  5. Into Containers

    Container filling with CO2

    At the loading facility the grain is checked for quality, before being blown into airtight 20 fcl containers. The containers are then filled with carbon dioxide to ensure the grain remains in good condition for its 35 day journey to Europe.