Agricultural Lime

Sibelco Aglime or Agricultural Limestone is pulverised limestone. Limestone (Calcium Carbonate – CaCO3) is a naturally occurring mineral utilised in agriculture to change some physical and chemical properties of the soil, making it more productive.

1. a major source of Calcium (Ca) – an essential nutrient
2. corrects soil acidification
3. reduces Aluminium and Manganese toxicities, occurring often at low pH
4. improves fertiliser efficiency
5. influences soil micro-organisms
6. improves legume nitrogen fixation
7. assists in balancing nutrients
8. improves soil structure and promotes worm activity
9. promotes organic matter decay
10. improves livestock health