What measure do farmers use to control soil acidity?

Farmers use pesticides

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Farmers use chemical fertilizers

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Farmers use borax

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Farmers use limestone

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Solution

The correct option is D Farmers use limestone
Soil acidity is often increased by the use of the large amounts of fertiliser needed for the potato crop in this region. To control soil acidity, farmers apply ground limestone to the soil, and then mix it in with tillage implements. Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

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