If you are searching for lime in Shepparton, Batesford Quarry supplies dependable agricultural lime to farms in and around Shepparton. Our agricultural lime lifts soil pH into the productive range, supports calcium availability and improves soil structure. The result is healthier roots, more efficient fertiliser use and consistent performance across orchards, vineyards and broadacre paddocks.
Why agricultural lime matters for Shepparton soils
Local soils can trend acidic over time due to rainfall, fertiliser programs and crop removal. Agricultural lime is a practical way to correct pH and create a better rooting environment. With a more balanced pH, aluminium toxicity is reduced and key nutrients such as phosphorus, potassium and calcium are easier for plants to access. Improved aggregation also helps infiltration and trafficability, which supports timely harvest and spray access.
Testing is essential. Use recent soil tests to target the right rate, then apply agricultural lime ahead of rainfall or light irrigation so it can react through the topsoil. For established orchards and vineyards, a surface program combined with regular monitoring can steadily move pH toward the ideal band.
Crop by crop guidance
Apples and pears
These are the backbone of local horticulture. Consistent pH supports fruit set, colour and size, and helps manage bitter pit risk through improved calcium uptake. Lime also contributes to a friable orchard floor that is easier to maintain for weed control and traffic.
Stone fruit
Peaches, nectarines, apricots and plums prefer a stable root zone. Liming helps young trees establish quickly and supports reliable flowering and fruit development. Balanced pH also improves response to nutrition programs that target yield and flavour.
Grapes
Wine and table grapes benefit from steady soil conditions that promote root health and balanced vegetative growth. Agricultural lime helps maintain the pH range that supports micronutrient availability and seasonal resilience.
Processing tomatoes
High demand vegetable crops need efficient nutrient use. Correct pH improves fertiliser performance and reduces losses, which is important for both yield and quality. A well structured topsoil also supports bed formation and irrigation uniformity.
Almonds
Deep rooted trees require good soil structure and reliable calcium supply for hull integrity. Liming contributes to aggregation and a more open profile, which helps root exploration and irrigation penetration in permanent plantings.
Supporting irrigated dairy and fodder programs
Irrigated dairy systems around Shepparton rely on productive pastures and home grown feed. Raising pH improves clover performance and overall pasture persistence, which supports milk production and feed quality. Agricultural lime also assists fodder crops such as lucerne, maize for silage and cereals for hay or grain. With pH in the target range, fertiliser programs work more efficiently and irrigation water penetrates more evenly, helping paddocks recover quickly after grazing or cutting.
For mixed farms, lime can be planned around cultivation or before rainfall to benefit cereals and oilseeds in rotation. Better pH supports root growth, tillering and grain fill, which helps maintain reliable yields year after year.
How to plan and order agricultural lime
Batesford Quarry produces quality agricultural lime suited to broadacre spreading and targeted orchard or vineyard applications.
A simple planning checklist
- Confirm recent soil tests and target pH
- Choose product and rate with advice from your agronomist
- Book deliveries to match cultivation or rainfall windows
- Keep records to track progress block by block
Choose us as your limes supplier in Shepparaton
We are an established lime producer and supplier with consistent quality and practical service. From single paddocks to large seasonal programs, we help Shepparton growers keep soil health on track with dependable supply of agricultural lime, along with crushed limestone for driveway and site works.
Contact Batesford Quarry today to request a quote for lime. Our team is ready to help with product advice and a friendly chat.
