Improving Corowa’s farmland with quality lime products

Positioned on the banks of the Murray River, Corowa plays a vital role in New South Wales’ southern cropping and grazing corridor. Surrounded by farmland, wineries and irrigation-fed paddocks, the district supports beef, sheep, cereal cropping and pasture-based farming systems. The town is also closely linked with nearby Rutherglen and Howlong, forming a productive hub across the border region.

While Corowa enjoys a mix of soil types and seasonal rainfall, the impact of long-term farming has left many paddocks with reduced pH levels and compacted profiles. These conditions make soil improvement a critical focus for long-term farm viability.

Why lime is important for Corowa paddocks

Corowa’s agricultural soils are often clay-based and can become acidic over time, particularly with repeated fertiliser use, grazing pressure and stubble retention practices. As soils acidify, essential nutrients like phosphorus and calcium become harder for plants to access, a factor that limits crop yields and pasture density.

Lime helps reverse this process by raising pH, enhancing soil structure and encouraging microbial life. This leads to better nutrient uptake, stronger root growth, and improved performance from every fertiliser input. In a competitive farming region like Corowa, lime supports the kind of soil balance that boosts productivity and sustainability.

Agriculture Victoria data suggests that regular liming can improve farm output by up to 20 per cent, an impressive return over time when integrated with strong agronomic planning.

Our products available in the Corowa district

Batesford Quarry supplies premium lime products tailored to the soil needs of Riverina and borderland farms:

• AG Lime – Ideal for broadacre use and consistent soil pH correction
• Batesford Coarse Lime – A heavier, slower-release option that improves long-term soil structure
• Soil Conditioning Lime – Designed to boost microbial activity and improve tilth in heavier soils

All lime products are tested for neutralising value and calcium carbonate content to ensure reliable, consistent performance in-field.

Ask your local Corowa supplier about Batesford lime

Batesford Quarry lime is available through rural supply stores in Corowa and the surrounding region. Whether you farm near Balldale, Hopefield or on the outskirts of Mulwala, your local ag supplier or agronomist can help you select the most suitable lime product for your needs.

For support or more information about lime application in the Corowa region, get in touch with Batesford Quarry or your preferred local distributor.