Links
Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development Western Australia
https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/environment-and-sustainability/soils/
Provides information direct to Western Australia’s farmers. Participates in research and development projects across the state.
Fertilizer Australia
An industry association representing importers and manufacturers of fertiliser. Fertilizer Australia developed the Fertcare program with AFSA. Has strong political influence and lobbies government for regulatory input.
iLime
https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/online-tools/ilime/
iLime compares liming strategies on your paddock and is a decision tool to assist liming decisions.
Users are able to specify crop, fertiliser and soil characteristics specific to their farm. Different lime sources, rates of application, and timing, may be compared to estimate the optimum economic return.
Yield, soil pH, soil aluminium and cash flow responses are displayed, allowing a long-term strategic view to liming decisions made today.