Lime Dusting
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Lime Dusting
Image: © William Pugh Taken: 31 Mar 2012
No it's not on fire. Dusting the fields with lime. It increases the pH of acidic soil. It provides a source of calcium and magnesium for plants. It permits improved water penetration for acidic soils.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.482523
Longitude
-3.537877