gräfix 25 Carbonated fertiliser lime

Lime in forestry, pond farming and agriculture

Spreading fertiliser lime on agricultural land counteracts acidification and has a positive effect on the nutrient situation of the soil. The application of fertiliser lime is also possible for organic farming. Depending on the soil conditions, different grinding finenesses are recommended. Human and animal organisms require the element calcium as an essential component of the skeleton, for example. An unbalanced diet low in calcium can lead to bone softening and brittleness. The lime coating commonly used in stables in agriculture protects against diseases, as lime disinfects and sanitises.

Viruses, salmonella and coli bacteria in manure are also destroyed by the addition of lime. Lime is also used in pond management for a variety of hygienisation measures. Apart from neutralising the water, its most important significance lies in the reduction of parasites that are harmful to the fish stock and thus in an improvement in the health of the fish. The occurrence of the Endress Gräfenberg quarry dates back to the Mesozoic era in the Jurassic period 130 - 190 million years ago.