Agricultural lime for soil health in Albury–Wodonga farms

Straddling the Murray River on the VIC–NSW border, Albury/Wodonga sits at the gateway to two rich agricultural zones: North East Victoria and the Southern Riverina. This region supports a wide range of enterprises, including beef and sheep grazing, dairy, viticulture, and broadacre cropping, all driven by a mix of fertile floodplain soils and reliable water sources from the Murray and its tributaries.

However, like many long-farmed regions, land productivity in Albury/Wodonga is increasingly shaped by soil health. Decades of fertiliser use, intensive grazing and irrigation have contributed to acidification, compaction and nutrient imbalances in many paddocks.

Why lime matters for Albury/Wodonga producers

Acidic soils are widespread in both the Victorian and New South Wales sides of the border, particularly in the higher rainfall zones around Table Top, Bonegilla, and Thurgoona, and further out toward Jindera and Rutherglen. When pH levels drop, the availability of nutrients like phosphorus and calcium declines, impacting pasture quality and crop response.

Applying agricultural lime is one of the most cost-effective ways to address this. Lime raises soil pH, improves nutrient availability and supports root development, especially in the region’s common loam to clay loam soils. For livestock producers, healthier pastures mean better weight gain and feed conversion. For croppers, it means stronger yields and more efficient fertiliser use.

Data from Agriculture Victoria shows that well-managed liming programs can lift productivity by up to 20 per cent, a return that makes sense in a competitive farm environment.

Our products available in Albury/Wodonga

Batesford Quarry offers three purpose-formulated lime products to meet the agronomic needs of regional producers:

• AG Lime – The go-to option for broadacre soil pH correction
• Batesford Coarse Lime – A heavier-grade lime ideal for structural support in soil profiles
• Soil Conditioning Lime – Targets soil biology and tilth, boosting microbial activity

Every product is tested to meet high calcium carbonate standards and neutralising values, so you get reliable performance year after year.

Find lime locally in Albury/Wodonga

You can access Batesford Quarry lime products through trusted agricultural suppliers across the Albury/Wodonga area. Whether you farm on the Victorian side near Barnawartha or on the New South Wales side near Howlong or Table Top, your local supplier can help you match the right lime to your paddocks.

For more information or technical product advice, speak with your ag supplier or contact us.