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How can a farmer convert acidic soil to neutral soil?

By adding a small quantify of quicklime or slaked lime in the soil, farmers can convert acidic soil to neutral soil. Quick lime is basic in nature and it neutralises acid of the soil. Therefore, acidic soil is converted to neutral soil.


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