Soils

Western Australia’s agriculture sector needs access to quality soil that can sustain long-term productivity and growth. The department is leading the way in developing management practices to maximise soil productivity and minimise land degradation. The department also provides technical information on managing soil constraints, including acidity, water repellence, subsoil compaction, erosion along with nutrient management. We also support agriculture through soil and land condition monitoring, condition assessment and providing management strategies and tools to improve soil condition.

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Carbon farming management options in Western Australia

13 November 2013

The aim of carbon farming is to sequester more carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as part of Australia's response to climate change.
Lime sources

3 December 2013

Agricultural lime is any product that is used to increase the pH of soil. In Western Australia, the three main sources are limesand, limestone and dolomitic lime.
Lime quality

3 December 2013

Carbonate from calcium carbonate (or magnesium carbonate) neutralises acid in the soil.
Case studies in soil acidity management

31 January 2014

In this section you will find detailed information on various case studies highlighting the long-term benefits of liming and different options used by farmers for incorporating lime.
Comparing limes

3 December 2013

Convert to 100% neutralising value (NV) for equal comparison and discount to allow for differences in particle size and speed of reaction.
Soil acidity - frequently asked questions (FAQS)

30 January 2014

In this section you will find answers to commonly asked questions from Western Australian growers and consultants about lime, liming and soil and pH testing, as well as links to other useful inform
Soil acidity in Western Australia

28 November 2013

Soil acidity is a major constraint to farming in Western Australia.
Lime incorporation into poor performing, acidic soil patches within the paddock, East Yuna 2016 trial report

10 February 2016

Amelioration of soil pH in poor soil patches in paddocks was tested using lime application and deep ripping treatments.
Comparison of tillage methods for lime incorporation, Tardun 2016 trial report

15 February 2016

The effect of mechanical incorporation of different lime rates on crop yield and subsurface pH was observed four seasons after application.
Comparison of tillage methods for lime incorporation, West Binnu 2016 trial report

17 October 2014

Using tillage to incorporate lime improves the rates of reaction and increases subsurface pH sooner than spreading lime on the surface alone.

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Soil water repellence - overview

Soil acidity in Western Australia

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Carbon farming management options in Western Australia

Lime sources

Lime quality

Case studies in soil acidity management

Comparing limes

Soil acidity - frequently asked questions (FAQS)

Soil acidity in Western Australia

Lime incorporation into poor performing, acidic soil patches within the paddock, East Yuna 2016 trial report

Comparison of tillage methods for lime incorporation, Tardun 2016 trial report

Comparison of tillage methods for lime incorporation, West Binnu 2016 trial report

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