Properties
Longcliffe’s ground lime products are specifically processed to ensure unrivalled quality and versatility, perfect for use within the agricultural industry. The typical features of our agricultural lime are listed below:
Appearance |
Grey and off-white fine granules |
Total neutralising value* |
55.0% |
Typical Moisture (%) |
2 |
Granule Size |
Nominally <3.35mm |
*CaO equivalent on a dry weight basis. For further information please contact our sales office who will be happy to help.
Grades
As part of our comprehensive agricultural services, Longcliffe is able to offer a wide variety of different grades to meet each customer’s specifications. Our ground agricultural lime is predominantly less than 3.35mm in size, ideal for the agricultural industry.
We are able to offer technical datasheets on more specific grading options upon request. To find out more, please contact our sales office to find a product which suits your precise needs.
Packaging
Longcliffe has the capability to supply ground agricultural lime in our own fleet of bulk tipper vehicles from 20 to 30 tonne loads, direct to farms or available for collection from our quarry. We can put you in touch with several local spreading contractors who operate extremely efficient equipment and can offer a standard spreading service or more specialised GPS mapping. Our advanced logistics network allows for unrivalled flexibility, allowing us to provide products when required by the farmer.
REACH
Limestone (CAS: 1317-65-3 & EINECS: 215-279-6) is exempt from UK REACH registration. The exemption is granted in Annex V, Entry 7 as the material is a naturally occurring mineral and has not been chemically modified.