Lime products to enhance soil performance in Yarrawonga

Yarrawonga, located on the southern banks of the Murray River, plays a vital role in Victoria’s agriculture sector. Surrounded by fertile plains and supported by access to irrigation, the region produces a mix of horticulture, grazing and cropping. It’s a key hub for northern Victorian farmers balancing livestock, cereals, pasture and vineyards.

Despite the region’s productivity, the impacts of fertiliser use, irrigation and long-term cultivation have led to soil health challenges, particularly increasing acidity and reduced biological function in many paddocks.

Why lime is essential for Yarrawonga’s soils

Many of the soils around Yarrawonga, from sandy loams to heavier clay loams, have become acidic over time, especially in long-farmed paddocks or areas under high fertiliser loads. When pH levels drop, key nutrients like phosphorus and calcium become less available, weakening crop and pasture growth.

Applying agricultural lime helps correct acidity, boost nutrient availability and improve soil biology. Lime also supports better water movement and soil structure — critical benefits for irrigated and dryland systems alike.

According to Agriculture Victoria, the regular use of lime can increase farm productivity by up to 20 per cent over time, particularly when combined with other best-practice input strategies.

Lime products available for Yarrawonga growers

Batesford Quarry provides a range of premium lime products that support long-term soil health and productivity:

  • AG Lime – A fine-grade lime ideal for broadacre application and consistent pH correction
  • Batesford Coarse Lime – Slower to break down, ideal for long-term structural support in heavier soils
  • Soil Conditioning Lime – Enhances tilth and boosts microbial activity in both pasture and cropping systems

All products are quality-assured and tested to deliver strong neutralising value and high calcium carbonate content.

Ask your Yarrawonga supplier about Batesford Quarry products

Batesford Quarry lime is available through rural suppliers in Yarrawonga and surrounding towns such as Bundalong, Telford and Tungamah. Whether you manage a mixed farming enterprise or specialised cropping, your local ag supplier or agronomist can help match the right product to your soil needs.

For supply information or soil health advice, contact us or your preferred rural distributor in the Yarrawonga region.