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Author: Kent Yeatman
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26 September 2025
Liming: Not All Lime Sources Are Equal – Part 3
Determining Lime Requirements and Liming Myths
Liming is the simplest and most cost-effective method to ameliorate acidic soils. But, it is important to understand that there are various factors that need to be considered before applying lime.
Author: Kent Yeatman
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19 September 2025
Liming: Not All Lime Sources Are Equal – Part 2
Understanding Soil pH
Soil pH plays a key role in soil fertility. It is important to understand soil pH before addressing it through liming.
Author: Kent Yeatman
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12 September 2025
Liming: Not All Lime Sources Are Equal – Part 1
An Introduction to Soil pH and Liming
Agricultural liming is an essential practice required for the majority of soils in South Africa and involves the application of agricultural lime to soils with required pH modification. In soils with low pH (acidic soils), agricultural lime raises the soil pH, which when implemented correctly, is critical in optimising crop production.
Author: Kent Yeatman
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1 August 2025
Soil and Leaf Sampling Protocols
Soil testing constitutes a fundamental aspect of soil resource management. It is imperative that each sample collected accurately represents the area being evaluated. The reliability of laboratory analysis results is contingent on the precision of sampling, making the collection of a substantial number of samples advisable to ensure suitable subsampling.