Lime Ag testing - What to test for?
- Tuesday, 01 April 2025
Optimize your Agricultural Lime with Agrifood Technology's expert testing
Farmers have relied on lime for generations to improve soil health, and at Agrifood Technology, we recognize the importance of precise testing to maximize the benefits of agricultural lime. Our state-of-the-art laboratory offers comprehensive testing for agricultural lime samples, delivering critical insights that help you make informed decisions and optimize your farming practices.
Why choose Agrifood Technology for Lime testing?
We specialize in testing the neutralizing value (NV) of lime, including key minerals like Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), and Sodium (Na), as well as particle size analysis for each lime fraction. Our expert services ensure you fully understand the quality and effectiveness of your lime, enabling you to make the best choices for soil improvement.
What We Test For:
• Neutralizing Value (NV): The NV is the primary indicator of lime’s ability to neutralize soil acidity. Our laboratory provides precise NV analysis for bulk and each particle size fraction, helping you determine the optimal amount of lime to apply. A higher NV means you’ll need less lime to achieve the desired pH change, saving you both time and money.
• Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), and Sodium (Na) Levels: We analyse the essential minerals in your lime to ensure proper soil nutrition, which is crucial for healthy crop growth. This ensures your soil gets the right balance of nutrients, improving both soil quality and crop yield.
• Particle Size Distribution: The size of lime particles significantly impacts the speed at which lime neutralizes soil acidity. Finer particles (<0.5mm) offer a larger surface area to react with soil acids, leading to faster pH adjustment. Our particle size analysis ensures your lime is suited to your soil’s needs, improving efficiency in your soil management practices.
Maximize your investment with accurate Lime testing
Understanding the neutralizing value and particle size distribution of your lime helps you apply the correct amount, improving efficiency and reducing unnecessary costs. Whether you're addressing soil acidity in large-scale farming or small holdings, our laboratory testing services are designed to optimize the effectiveness of your lime application, ensuring healthy, productive soils.
For more information or a detailed quote, reach out to our client services team today!
For more information:
Please contact our us for more information on:
WA: [email protected] or (08) 9418 5333
QLD: [email protected] or (07) 3107 9928
VIC: [email protected] or 1800 801 312 or (07) 3107 9928