Lime is a vital yet often under-appreciated aspect of good soil husbandry. Midland Lime Supplies, a family business, has been supplying quality agricultural lime to farmers for over 40 years and offers a cost-effective service that will take you from advice through to application.
Lime loss, with a resulting increase in acidity, is a major problem for agricultural land. It occurs through acid rain, natural leaching, application of ammonium-rich fertilisers and by plants themselves making the soil more acid. Overall, the loss can amount to as much as 1,250 kg of calcium carbonate per hectare per year.
Properly planned and programmed application of lime redresses the balance, improves soil structure and is essential not just for maximum crop yields but also to release the full benefits from fertilisers and sprays. Grassland too will benefit from lime, as will the health and growth rates of the stock that graze on it.
For free friendly advice and testing please contact:
Michelle Folley
Mobile - 07855 256504
Tel/ fax - 01604 811320
Email - michelle@midlandfields.co.uk
Roland Sherratt
Mobile - 07719 583375
Tel/fax - 01858 880978
Email - rolandsherratt@btconnect.com
Chris Anstey
Mobile - 07919 335891
Tel/fax - 01827 717247
Email - caagriculture@hotmail.co.uk
Mick Stretton
Mobile - 07770 606423
Tel/fax - 01788 833978.
Email - mdstretton@btinternet.com