High-quality lime for improving Oaklands soils

Oaklands is a small but significant rural centre located in the Southern Riverina, known for its wheat and canola cropping, sheep grazing and mixed farming systems. Set among the expansive plains of New South Wales’ grain belt, the region benefits from flat, arable land and reliable access to seasonal rainfall and dryland cropping conditions.

Despite the area’s productive potential, years of cultivation and fertiliser use have contributed to soil acidification, reducing paddock performance and limiting the availability of key nutrients.

Why lime is essential for Oaklands growers

Across Oaklands and nearby districts, acidic soils are becoming increasingly common, especially in fields with long cropping rotations and regular nitrogen-based fertiliser use. Acidic conditions can reduce nutrient uptake, weaken root systems, and impact both pasture and crop performance.

Lime is an effective and proven solution for these challenges. It lifts soil pH, improves nutrient accessibility, and encourages healthy microbial life. These improvements result in stronger crop establishment, better pasture response, and more efficient use of fertilisers — essential for maintaining profitability in broadacre farming systems.

Agriculture Victoria reports that regular liming can improve farm productivity by as much as 20 per cent over time when paired with sound nutrient management practices.

Lime products available in Oaklands

Batesford Quarry offers a range of purpose-formulated lime products to meet the agronomic needs of growers in Oaklands and the broader Riverina:

• AG Lime – Finely milled lime ideal for broadacre pH correction
• Batesford Coarse Lime – A slow-acting, structural option for longer-term soil support
• Soil Conditioning Lime – Designed to improve tilth, soil structure and biological activity

All products are tested for consistent calcium carbonate content and neutralising value to ensure reliable field performance in a range of soil types.

Find your local Oaklands supplier

Batesford Quarry lime products are available through established agricultural suppliers in Oaklands and surrounding areas, including Urana, Coreen and Morundah. Whether you’re cropping, grazing or managing a mixed system, your local ag supplier or agronomist can guide you toward the best product for your soil conditions.

For technical support or product supply information, contact us or visit your preferred rural supply outlet in the Oaklands region.