Spreading lime without the dust.

(From Newsletter)

FARMERS need no introduction to agricultural lime. After drainage, it is the most important aspect of soil husbandry, which farmers all over the world have recognised as playing a major role in overall profitability.

Joseph Morton Ltd, of Banbridge, has been distributing granulated lime since it introduced the product, Granucal, in 2000.

Local Omya UK manager, Sam Higgins, said: "Granucal has many advantages over other materials used to counter soil acidity and is now an accepted method to raise soil pH.

"It is similar to a granular fertiliser and, unlike ground limestone, can be applied accurately by using conventional distributors. When ground conditions allow, it can be spread all year round.''

He added: "Liming contractors are finding it difficult to satisfy all their customers during the busy spring and autumn periods.

"With Granucal, the farmer can do …