Lime in Agriculture
Lime is an indispensable nutrient in agriculture. It supplies the soil with calcium and magnesium. Lime neutralises harmful acids and promotes humus regeneration. Plants extract lime from the soil as they grow, so it must be replenished on a regular basis. Lime improves the physical properties of the topsoil: it loosens the soil and prevents the surface from silting up and forming a hard crust after heavy rains. Liming has been part of agricultural practise since the 18th century and is an ecologically sound method for improving fertility.
