Lime Trials

2019 - 2021

Research organisation

Trial details

Researcher(s) Lyn Dohle
Year(s) 2019 - 2021
Contributor Agriculture Kangaroo Island Incorporated
Trial location(s) MacGillivray, SA
Lime Trials locations
Aims

There are two parts to the trial:
• Rate response trial – comparison of three rates of surface-applied lime sand with a control (no lime) 

• Novel treatment (rate, incorporation) trial – comparison the effectiveness of high rates of lime and incorporation (using offset discs) to manage sub soil acidity.

Key messages

The most effective way to increase pH at depth is through incorporation plus higher application rates.

Lead research organisation N/A
Host research organisation N/A
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments

• AgKI in conjunction with Southern Farming Systems, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.
• Simon and Marisa Veitch
• Project partners - Precision Agriculture, Federation University – the Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation (CeRDI), Australian Fertiliser Services Association, Victorian Lime Producers Association, Victorian Department of Agriculture and Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority.


Other trial partners Not specified
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Trial report and links

2021 trial report



Trial last modified: 24-03-2026 12:03pm AEST