Spotlight on Lewis Horticulture
Partners in Growth: How Lewis Horticulture and Orana Are Growing Together in Loxton
Stronger Together: Cultivating Capability and Community.
In the heart of South Australia’s Riverland, a partnership is thriving, one that’s rooted in innovation, trust, and shared purpose. Lewis Horticulture, a leading olive tree nursery specialising in the propagation of unique and introduced genetics, has found a natural partner in Orana’s Loxton site.
For over 20 years, Lewis Horticulture has been a trusted name in the horticulture industry, supplying high-quality olive trees to commercial growers across Australia. With a strong focus on plant health, sustainability, and genetic diversity, the team works to ensure growers receive reliable, vigorous stock tailored to a range of climates and production goals. Their nursery operation spans the full production cycle from propagation and grafting through to large-scale cultivation delivering proven results to farmers nationwide.
Faced with increasing demand and limited production capacity, Lewis Horticulture began exploring options to expand operations while maintaining their trademark quality. That’s when Managing Director Malcolm Lewis turned to Orana, a name he’d known for some time. After an initial conversation, it quickly became clear that Orana’s Loxton site, with its greenhouses and propagation capabilities, could offer the reliable support the business needed.
“It’s been better than we expected,” Malcolm says. “Having Orana come on board has allowed us to maintain our cost base and be competitive in a very tough market situation.”
What began as a practical solution has grown into a meaningful, mutually beneficial relationship. Orana provides dependable support through its supported employment model, helping Lewis Horticulture meet customer demand, stay cost-competitive, and grow in an increasingly challenging market. In return, Orana clients gain fulfilling work, skill development, and the pride of contributing to a flourishing South Australian business.
“The capability of the people who are in Orana fit the needs of what our needs are. So, it’s a good match,” Malcolm reflects. “Overall, we couldn’t be more pleased.”
At its core, this partnership is about more than plants, it’s about possibility. Together, Lewis Horticulture and Orana are proving that when people and purpose align, everyone grows.
