Lime now brings better grass and crops later

Money spent on lime is one of the best investments a farmer can make.
Lime now brings better grass and crops later

Ground limestone can be spread at any time, with grass being grazed as soon as the lime has been washed off the leaves by rain.

However, lime is best spread in the autumn, while weather and ground conditions allow.

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