At this time farmers are preparing for crop season A. A farmer preparing for crop season A should not forget the application of agricultural lime. One may wonder the value of agricultural lime. As experts in soil fertilization explain, agricultural lime differs from other types of lime. Salvator KABONEKA, university professor and expert in soil fertilization, explains that agricultural lime is a lime which contains two nutrients calcium (CaO) and magnesium (MgO). It is only these elements that can combat soil acidity caused by aluminum.Now,as farmers are busy for growing season A, Salvator KABONEKA advises farmers to apply agricultural lime to the plowed soil at least one month before sowing. In addition to this agricultural lime, the expert calls on farmers to also follow other techniques that agricultural instructors give them. Note that the FOMI company manufactures good quality agricultural lime and that any farmer needing agricultural lime can obtain it.
