40% of tillage land short of lime

MORE than 40% of tillage land is seriously deficient in lime, according to Teagasc research.

The State research and advisory body revealed the findings when it announced that it is to run a special soil analysis campaign for tillage farmers during August, September and October.

It is being run against the background of growing incidences of crop problems and, in some cases, crop failures due to deficiencies of lime and trace elements.