Author(s): Craig Scanlan, Ross Brennan, Mario D’Antuono, Gavin Sarre

A web-based tool for comparing lime sources is available on soilquality.org.au.

CSIRO

iLime compares liming strategies on your paddock to plan a long-term strategy developed by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Author(s): Stephen Davies, Wayne Parker, Paul Blackwell, Bindi Isbister, Giacomo Betti, Chris Gazey, Craig Scanlan

Author(s): Mustafa Ucgul, Chris Saunders, Jack Desbiolles, Stephen Davies, Wayne Parker

Ranking options for soil amelioration (ROSA) is a decision support tool by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development intended for use by consultants, agronomists and growers to indicate soil amendment options that are likely to provide the biggest economic return for growers with multiple soil constraints.

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Liming to meet soil pH requirement using variable rate application will ensure it is targeted to where it is needed and not applied to areas that won’t benefit.

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Root growth is slowed in acidic subsoil resulting in fewer roots, shallower roots, fewer fine roots and less branching. This has the potential to reduce water and nutrient use efficiency, depending on seasonal conditions.

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Soil acidity is one of the biggest constraints to plant production for farming in Western Australia and many other parts of the world

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