Land plot, Slovenia

The OlivkIstria Investment Project is a modern agro- and ecotourist project in a picturesque Vipava Valley (villages of Koboli and Vechkoti, municipality of Idovshcina, Slovenia). The project combines the production of premium olive oil and the development of agrotourism with the participation of guests in the harvest.

The total land area is 4,404 ha (44,041 m2), including a former vineyard (3.04 ha) and arable land (1.36 ha). The project is being implemented in two stages of 2.2 hectares each, with the installation of a drip irrigation system and a 30 m3 tank.

Concept: production of premium extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) from autochthonous varieties Istrska belica (70%) and Buga (30%), characterized by high frost resistance and low acidity of the oil. Tourists can personally participate in the harvest as part of the Olive Weekend program, which reduces staff costs and creates a unique gastronomic experience.

• Land area: 4,404 ha (44,041 m2)
• Planting: 500 trees/ha according to the 5 x 4 m scheme
• Stages: 2025-2026 — planting and irrigation; 2027 — first harvest
• Irrigation: drip system, solar pump, 30 m^3 reservoir
• Varieties: Istrska belica and Buga (autochthonous, highly polyphenolic)

Production and tourism potential:

• The total yield is 0.45 tons of oil/ha (1.98 tons per year)
• Oil sales at 12 €/kg, direct sales — >= 50% of volume
• Tourist activities: "Pick olives yourself" + lunch, workshops, tastings
• Reception house 35 m2 with tasting room and parking for 8 places
• The expected revenue of the tour destination is up to 75,000 € per year

Financial indicators:

• CAPEX — 104,934 €, after grants — 72,960 €
• CSP 4.1 grant — 40% of garden and irrigation costs
• NPV — € 424,000 (with 8% discount)
• IRR — 36%
• Break—even point - 3 years
• Accumulated cash flow over 10 years is €733,000

Environmental and marketing benefits:

• Bio-certification (start of 2028)
• Brand: "The northernmost olives of the Mediterranean"
• Promotion through Instagram, Meta-advertising and partnerships with wineries
• EVOO organic line, gift sets and limited editions

Due to the mild climate of the Vipava Valley (14 °C, 1,800 hours of sun per year), developed tourism and high demand for organic products, the project has high investment attractiveness and is focused on sustainable development.