Lime products to support Geelong’s diverse farming soils

Geelong is a growing regional city with deep agricultural roots. Surrounding districts — including Bannockburn, Inverleigh, Anakie and the Bellarine Peninsula — are home to a diverse mix of cropping, sheep grazing, horticulture and viticulture. With a blend of rolling plains, basaltic soils and variable rainfall, the region’s agricultural productivity depends heavily on soil health and long-term land care.

Decades of intensive farming, fertiliser use and changing land practices have led to increased soil acidity and structural issues across many parts of the region.

Why lime matters for Geelong’s soils

Across the Geelong region, soil acidity is a growing concern, especially in long-cropped areas and high-rainfall zones near the coast and foothills. As soil pH drops, essential nutrients like phosphorus and calcium become less available to crops and pastures. This leads to reduced vigour, poorer fertiliser efficiency and limited root development.

Agricultural lime is a cost-effective, proven strategy to counteract these problems. It increases soil pH, unlocks nutrients, improves microbial activity and enhances water movement — all vital for successful farming in the varied soil types surrounding Geelong.

According to Agriculture Victoria, a well-managed liming program can increase productivity by up to 20 per cent, especially when combined with careful fertiliser and paddock planning.

Lime products available for Geelong producers

Batesford Quarry, located just outside Geelong, supplies premium lime products developed for the region’s unique soil conditions:

• AG Lime – Fine-grade lime ideal for broadacre spreading and quick pH correction
• Batesford Coarse Lime – A heavier lime that supports long-term structural improvement
• Soil Conditioning Lime – Designed to improve tilth, promote microbial health and support soil performance

All products are quality-assured and tested to meet high standards for calcium carbonate content and neutralising value.

Contact your local Geelong supplier

Batesford Quarry lime products are available throughout Geelong and surrounding areas via trusted agricultural supply stores. Whether you’re farming on the volcanic plains, the Bellarine Peninsula or inland toward Meredith, your local supplier or agronomist can help match the right lime product to your soil type.

For support or supply information, contact us or your local ag supply business in the Greater Geelong region.