LIME is a natural fertiliser and is vital for long term soil fertility. Lime makes a resurgenceUp to 50 per cent of livestock farms are deficient in soil contentDESCRIBED last year as the “forgotten fertiliser” in a Teagasc report, the application of lime in this country has almost doubled since 2019. A cheaper alternative to the general fertilisers, lime generally costs in the region of €20 to €25 per tonne. Calcium and magnesium are the two main types of ground limestone in Ireland, with calcium lime the most readily available. “Based on the figures, there was around 700,000 tonnes spread nationally in 2019.

Source: The Herald August 10, 2022 21:09 UTC