Soil management

Crop production in Western Australia presents a variety of management problems arising directly from the inherent properties of the soils. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development conducts and supports research into managing the structure, waterholding capacity and fertility of these soils and can provide technical information to assist landholders make better management decisions.

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  • Limestone mine near Myalup.

    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.

  • Different types of lime products displayed in small buckets

    Lime quality

    3 December 2013

    Carbonate from calcium carbonate (or magnesium carbonate) neutralises acid in the soil.

  • Agricultural lime dumped in a paddock ready to be spread.

    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.

  • Limesand deposit

    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.

  • Demonstration of changes in soil acidity throughout a soil profile by the application of universal pH indicator

    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

  • Truck delivering limesand to a paddock

    Soil acidity in Western Australia

    28 November 2013

    Soil acidity is a major constraint to farming in Western Australia.

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