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What is G-Lime Granulated Lime?
G-Lime Granulated Lime is recognised as the fastest and most effective agricultural lime available on the market. It is a granulated form of agricultural lime made from extremely fine calcium carbonate particles. Unlike traditional ground limestone, which contains a mix of fine particles and larger chips, every pellet of G-Lime is uniformly fine and thus 100% effective in raising soil pH.
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Benefits of G-Lime Granulated Lime
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Fast-Acting: Due to its fine particle size and uniformity, G-Lime acts quickly to adjust soil pH levels, providing faster results than traditional ground limestone.
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Easy Application: G-Lime can be spread using a standard fertiliser spreader, making it convenient for farmers to apply without needing specialised equipment.
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Consistent Effectiveness: Each granule of G-Lime is equally effective, ensuring uniform pH adjustment across the entire treated area. This consistency is not possible with ground limestone, which may contain ineffective larger particles.
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Improved Crop Yields: Studies and field tests have shown that G-Lime has a significant positive impact on crop yields compared to untreated land. This improvement is observed even when soil and weather conditions are identical.
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Enhanced Crop Resilience: The additional calcium provided by G-Lime helps crops build stronger cell walls, increasing their resilience against bacterial, fungal, and insect threats. This ensures healthier and more robust plant growth.
How G-Lime Works
G-Lime works by releasing calcium carbonate into the soil. This compound neutralises acidic soil conditions, raising the pH to optimal levels for crop growth. The granulated form ensures that the lime is distributed evenly and starts working immediately after application.
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Application Recommendations
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Spreader Compatibility: G-Lime can be applied using any standard fertiliser spreader, making it easy to incorporate into regular farming practices.
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Coverage: Due to its high effectiveness, less G-Lime is needed compared to traditional lime products, making it a cost-efficient option for soil treatment.
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Frequency: Regular application of G-Lime as part of a comprehensive soil management plan can maintain optimal soil pH and improve long-term crop productivity.
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Benefits of liming
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Liming has many benefits as it can release up to 70kg of soil nitrogen (N)/ha/year, which will therefore reduce the need for chemical N in the ground.
Liming is best known for increasing the soil’s pH, which can lead to an extra 10-15% in grass growth.
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According to Teagasc, spreading lime on dairy farm gives you a 700% return on investment, as every €1 worth of lime that is spread, you get a return of €7.
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Lime application
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A farm liming plan should be done, as it will help determine which fields on the farm require lime and how much will be needed on each field.
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By taking soil samples, you will be able to identify where lime is needed, and when and at what rate it should be applied.
The ideal soil pH for growing grass is 6.5-7, so, paddocks under this will require lime.
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When applying lime , you should not put out more than 7.5t/ha in a single application and if there is a recommendation to spread more than 7.5t/h, spread 50% now and 50% in two years time.
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Application of cattle slurry should be done seven to 10 days before lime spreading to reduce the amount of N lost as applying slurry after lime has been applied can result in a loss of up to 50% of the available slurry N.
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