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Program Overview
The soils of Newfoundland
and Labrador are naturally acidic and
require the addition of agricultural
limestone to enhance soil productivity and
to improve the efficiency of fertilizers to
promote plant growth. The increased
efficiency of fertilizer through the
application of limestone reduces the amount
of fertilizers which need to be applied to
the land, thereby resulting in increased
production, financial savings to farmers and
reduced risk of contamination to surface and
ground water. Limestone is used by most
agricultural commodities in the Province.
Eligibility
Requirements
A farmer must have
$5,000.00 agricultural sales and 5 acres
of productive land.
Landscapers who are
eligible for aglime for the sole purpose
of sod production.
A valid
institution- Agricultural societies with
farmers who meet the above definition of a
farmer, co-op's same as above.
Pastures with
acceptable farm plans which are recognized
by the Agrifoods Branch.
Fees
Cost to farmers: $25/tonne
for bulk (plus HST)
$50/tonne for bagged (plus HST)
Application Process
Soil samples and the
recommendations of the agricultural
representative must accompany all
applications for limestone.
Please contact your
Agricultural Representative to apply.
Frequently asked
questions (and answers):
How do I get
limestone?
Contact your local
Agricultural Representative at the link
below:
http://www.nr.gov.nl.ca/agric/contact/representative.stm
They will advise you on completing you
process.
What are the benefits
of using limestone?
The
increased efficiency of fertilizer through
the application of limestone reduces the
amount of fertilizers which need to be
applied to the land, thereby resulting in
increased production, financial savings to
farmers and reduced risk of contamination to
surface and ground water.
How much does it cost?
$25/tonne for bulk
(plus HST)
$50/tonne for bagged (plus HST)
How much limestone
will I need for my land?
The
application rates for limestone are based on
the recommendations of the Soil, Plant and
Feed Analytical Laboratory operated by the
Agrifoods Branch, Department of Natural
Resources.
Who supplies the
limestone?
Bulk limestone is
currently being produced at a quarry in
Cormack, NL. Bagged limestone is imported
from Nova Scotia.
Contact information:
Department of
Natural Resources
P. O. Box 2006
4 Herald Avenue, Fortis Building
Corner Brook, NL
A2H 6J8
Corner Brook: 709-637- 2081
St. John’s: 709-729-6589
Links:
Soil,
Plant and Feed
Laboratory
How to take a soil sample |
