Agriculture, forestry and fish farming

In agriculture, regular liming is necessary to supply the soil with calcium and magnesium, two indispensable nutrients for healthy plant growth.

Lime has a beneficial effect on soil; it neutralizes harmful acids and restores the humus, making the soil more fertile. Both calcium carbonate and quicklime are used as soil quality enhancers. The forestry sector relies on lime to combat the effects of acid rain.

The pH of acidic ponds and lakes can be controlled and increased using hydrated lime. In general terms this creates a more hospitable environment for aquatic organisms, in particular fish. Lime is therefore used by fish farmers to maintain a suitable habitat for breeding fish.