Question

A farmer was unhappy because of his low crop yield. He discussed the problem with an agricultural scientist and realised that the soil of his field was either too acidic or too basic. What remedy would you suggest the farmer to neutralise the soil?

Answer 1

Plants cannot tolerate it if the soil is too acidic or too basic.
If the soil is too acidic, the farmer needs to neutralise it with a basic substance, such as quicklime to make the soil fit for plant growth.
If the soil is too basic, he needs to neutralise it with an acidic substance, such as compost to make the soil fit for plant growth.