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This tool helps farmers and consultants make informed liming decisions by estimating the long-term impact on soil pH, crop yield, and profitability. It simplifies complex calculations into an intuitive mobile interface, allowing exploration of various liming strategies.
What's New in iLime
3.3.6
March 17, 2026
Added the Broomecrete parameter to the app’s default lime database, alongside the latest audit data, refreshing particle size distribution and neutralising value (NV) profiles.
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What is iLime?
iLime is a decision-support tool designed to help farmers and consultants estimate the long-term impact of lime application on soil pH, crop yield, and profitability. It simplifies complex soil acidity calculations into a user-friendly mobile interface.
What is the Optlime model used in iLime?
The Optlime model is the foundation of iLime, originally created during the 'Time to Lime' program and extensively validated with over a decade of Western Australian research. It is based on field-tested principles of soil acidity.
What kind of decisions can I make with iLime?
iLime empowers users to explore different liming strategies tailored to their specific soil, crop, fertilizer, and lime characteristics. You can view the projected effects of these strategies over a 20-year horizon.
Is iLime available on Android devices?
Based on the provided data, iLime is supported on iPhone and iPad. Information regarding Android compatibility is not specified.
How often is iLime updated?
The latest version of iLime is 3.3.6, with the last update indicated as March 17, 2026. This suggests a proactive development cycle, though specific update frequency is not detailed.
What is the age rating for iLime?
iLime has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This indicates that the content is generally considered appropriate for young children.
Does iLime have ads?
No, iLime does not contain advertisements. The application is free to use without any ad interruptions.
What are the benefits of using iLime for my farm?
iLime provides a reliable, science-backed way to assess the economic and agronomic benefits of liming. It helps you make smarter decisions to improve soil health, increase crop yields, and enhance profitability.






