Supporting Finley’s farms with high-quality lime products

Finley is a major agricultural town in the Southern Riverina, known for its broadacre cropping, irrigation, and livestock production. Surrounded by rich farmland, the region plays a key role in grain, oilseed, rice, and mixed grazing systems. With access to water through the Murray Irrigation network and strong rural infrastructure, Finley supports a wide range of farming operations year-round.

However, decades of intensive production have led to increasing challenges around soil quality. Many paddocks now face soil acidity, poor nutrient cycling and structural decline — all of which can limit farm productivity if left unmanaged.

Why lime is important for Finley growers

Soils in and around Finley vary from light sandy loams to heavier clays, many of which have become acidic due to cropping, nitrogen fertiliser use and irrigation practices. Acidic conditions restrict nutrient uptake, reduce fertiliser efficiency, and weaken root systems, particularly in crops like canola and pasture species like phalaris and clover.

Lime is a well-established solution to these problems. By raising soil pH, lime improves the availability of phosphorus, calcium and other key nutrients. It also supports microbial health and boosts soil structure, which is particularly important in irrigation districts where water movement and retention are crucial.

According to Agriculture Victoria, the long-term application of lime can lift yields by as much as 20 per cent — a result that translates into stronger returns across Finley’s farming systems.

Lime products available for Finley agriculture

Batesford Quarry provides a range of reliable lime products tailored to meet the needs of Riverina farmers:

• AG Lime – A finely ground lime for efficient, broadacre pH correction
• Batesford Coarse Lime – A slower-acting, structural lime that supports heavier soils
• Soil Conditioning Lime – Designed to improve tilth and stimulate biological activity in treated paddocks

All products are tested to ensure consistent calcium carbonate content and strong neutralising value.

Ask your Finley supplier about Batesford Quarry products

Our lime products are available through trusted rural suppliers in Finley and nearby towns such as Jerilderie, Tocumwal and Berrigan. Whether you’re managing irrigated crops, dryland grazing or mixed farm rotations, your local agronomist or ag store can help identify the right lime solution for your paddocks.

For more details on supply or technical advice, contact us or speak to your preferred ag retailer in the Finley district.