Management of soil acidity in agricultural land
Soil acidity affects two-thirds of Western Australia’s wheatbelt and costs the farming community in excess of $70 million annually through lost production. This fact sheet provides information on the management of soil acidity in agricultural land – causes of soil acidity, fertliser use, agricultural production, factors affecting pH decrease, why are acid soils a problem, how to tackle soil acidity, and management options for soil acidity.