Lime

Table: The effect of low soil pH on fertiliser utilisation

Table: The effect of low soil pH on fertiliser utilisation

On many beef and sheep farms, in particular where ground is rented, farmers can be reluctant to spend money on...

June 12, 2022
5 benefits to having the correct lime content in your soil

5 benefits to having the correct lime content in your soil

In recent years there has been a steady decline in soil pH on Irish farms and currently close to 60%...

July 16, 2016
65% of dairy farms have a lime requirement

65% of dairy farms have a lime requirement

Lime is required on up to 65% of dairy farms, the statistic is a major concern as land is the...

October 18, 2015
80% of farms in Lakeland Dairies catchment area need lime

80% of farms in Lakeland Dairies catchment area need lime

Lakeland Dairies has analysed almost 6,000 soil samples in its catchment area and says that 80% of the soils need...

April 12, 2015