The benefits of Calciprill – Insights from the UK
5th April 2024
Delve deeper into the benefits of Omya Calciprill, a granulated soil conditioner made from high quality natural calcium carbonate.
More than 40% of arable land in the UK is below the recommended 6.5 pH level and in grassland it’s even worse. Agronomist David McLellan discusses the problems caused by acidity in arable soils and the benefits to both soil health and crop productivity from correcting pH with Omya Calciprill.
Its ultrafine particles correct soil pH within a matter of weeks, compared with agricultural lime which can take months. Calciprill also plays a role in crop nutrition, providing essential calcium for crop structure and strength.
Read more about the importance of soil conditioning and crop nutrition from Omya.