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They add lime to it so is editds the PH balance

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Q: How do farmers change the acidity of soil?
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How do farmers reduce soil acidity?

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How farmers reduce level of acidity in soil?

Spreading chalk, lime or blast furnace slag is mainly spread on fields to counter the acidity.


Control soil acidity?

Calcium carbonate is used to control soil acidity.


Why is neutralisation important to farmers?

When the unfortnate event of acidic soil strike some farms, plants are unable to grow. Using slakes of lime which is a base cancels out the acid in the soil. You need to check the righ amount of acidity in the soil in order to put the same amount of base so that you do not over do it and keep it neutral. This process is called NEUTRALISATION. After the lime is inserted the acidity will fade away and the plants will grow. (ACIDIC SOIL + NEUTRALISATION = *HAPPY FARMER*) Hope this helped you!:D


Why is neutralization important in agriculture?

Sometimes the soil gets acidic which can affect the plants growth.Lime is kept on the soil(as it is a base)and it neutralizes the acid.This is how farmers get rid of the acidity in their soil.That is why neutralization is important in agriculture.


How do farmers change the pH of soil?

the way that farmers change the PH of soil is by adding a little bit of lime or eggshells or oyster shells because they are all good ways to make it neutralize.


How does lime fertilize soil?

it raises soil acidity pH


What does an alkali fertilizer do to an acid soil?

As in all acid-base (alkali) reactions, it will reduce the acidity of the soil and, if there is an excess of base to acid, it can make the soil become alkaline. The soil will be less acidic if base is less than acidity, become neutral (if base = acidity), or become alkaline if base is greater than acidity.


What colors do hydrangeas come in?

They change color due to the acidity or alkalinity of the soil they are grown in.


How does the soil acidity affects the seed germination?

If the acidity of soil is too high, the germination of a seed will either be slowed or the seed may not grow at all. Some plants are very sensitive to the level of acidity in the soil and need to be treated carefully.


Is a acidity a physical change?

no, it isn't. The acidity is a chemical change.


Why do farmers use calcium compounds to neutralise their soil?

Soil can be too acidic for some crop plants to grow. Thus liming the soil, which is a basic fertilizer, will decrease acidity and increase neutralization of the soil so plants can grow well in. It's also a way for livestock to get their calcium when grazing.