High Intensity Olive Farming Is Not Good for the Environment, the Trees, and Our Future As demand for olive oil grows globally, so too does the pressure to increase production and profitability. This has led to the rise of high-intensity olive farming (also known as super-high-density or intensive cultivation), a method that prioritizes volume over sustainability. While it may seem like an efficient solution to meet consumer demand, this industrialized model of agriculture comes at a steep cost. It has numerous detrimental effects on olive trees, the surrounding ecosystems, soil health, and long-term agricultural viability. What Is High-Intensity Olive Farming High-intensity olive farming involves planting olive trees in very tight rows,