At Zais they are committed to organic, sustainable and biodynamic agriculture to offer an extra virgin olive oil of magnificent quality. Their farm is located in the municipality of Linares, in the province of Jaén, and has 60 hectares.
Biodynamic agriculture conceives the farm as a living, self-sufficient organism in which trees, plants, animals and humans form part of the same interconnected entity.
A fundamental pillar of biodynamic agriculture is soil fertility. To achieve this, it is necessary to provide compost to increase the microbiological activity of the soil. At Zais they compost manure from nearby extensive farms, adding other complements and materials (vegetable waste, eggshells, vegetable waste, minerals...) to enrich it, controlling throughout the process the humidity, temperature, texture, etc. to achieve an optimum product.
When it comes to protecting the soil, no chemical products are used, but plant covers are used, which prevent erosion, contribute to the fertilisation of the crop and provide a suitable habitat for the plants' natural enemies, while increasing the soil's organic matter and its biological activity. Chopping of pruning residues is also used, which reduces weed growth and increases water retention capacity.
Zais offers three varieties of extra virgin olive oil, Picual, Arbequina and Frantoio, each one separately for sale to the end customer. In addition, it has EU Organic certification and Demeter certification.
