Kits make lime testing realistic.

The article examines the advisability for British farmers to conduct lime testing themselves as easier-to-use kits are already available in the market. The RB209 Fertilizer Manual from the British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and computer software from Rothamstead Research and the Agricultural Lime Association offer guidelines on the application rates of fertilizers, among others. The opinion of Palintest's Edward Mack on the issue is also cited.