Featuring the oil of Lakelands Olives

In growing our olives organically, we seek to work with nature rather than against it, aiming to achieve a system that is healthy and sustainable...

Excessive use of chemicals like herbicides, pesticides and some fertilizers in 'modern agriculture' may contaminate soil and water and endanger animals and humans. Recent research links these chemicals to cancer and other diseases.

Organic farming is still mainly based upon labor-intensive practices such as weeding by hand, composting, mulching and other traditional techniques.

Organic farmers know that they must reintroduce and maintain areas with biodiversity and encourage life with an abundance of nutrients in the soil, which produces healthy plants.

Healthy plants which are well supplied with minerals can make all the flavor producing substances they need.

Many chefs use organic foods because they are well cared for during their production and simply taste better.

Since 1999 we are following strictly controlled organic farm management principles. In May 2002, we have been certified 'Grade A Organic' by Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA), an Australian government- regulated, certifying organization.

We decided, in 2001, to incorporate Biodynamic farming principles based on standards set by Biodynamic AgriCulture Australia. We were certified BioDynamic in June 2004 by ACO, a subsidiary of BFA.

Our oil has been certified Kosher by NSW Kashrut Authority Inc, and Halal by the Halal Certification Authority Australia. We will continually strive to meet the latest requirements for food standards and safety.

It is our vision and commitment to develop a truly sustainable natural and ecological agriculture in our grove. Following our principles, all our glass bottles and corrugated packaging are made from recycled materials.