72 | RURAL SERVICES » Milburn Lime Top results for plant and animal health Milburn Lime can now produce more than 2000 tonnes of lime a day. Farmers looking for lime to help increase the fertility of their soil need look no further than Milburn Lime, which has developed a New Zealand-wide reputation for its high-quality agricultural product. Milburn lime gives top results for both plant and animal health. Milburn lime naturally contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, sulphur, zinc, copper, boron, and phosphate. The phosphate present in Milburn lime is a plus, especially for clovers, which are so important for nitrogen in the soil. Some limes contain iron, which tends to lock up the other minerals. Limes that are not pure white are generally contaminated with seabed clays, which hold moisture and generally clog, and require kiln drying. Because Milburn lime is very dry when taken from the quarry, it does not require drying. It was in July 1993 that Roger Mahan opened Hilton Lime Co in the Milburn quarry in Milton, South Otago, after securing limestone from the former Dominion lime and phosphate quarry. In 1995 the company’s name was changed to Milburn Lime Ltd. The new firm began with six employees, and now employs up to 14 people during the peak summer season. The upgrade of machinery has included replacing the 20-tonne excavator with a 110-tonne model, and motor scrapers with 25-tonne capacity have been replaced with three dump trucks, each of which can carry 100 tonnes. As well as a Volvo L220H wheel loader, which will further boost productivity. Milburn Lime can now produce more than 2000 tonnes of lime a day, and its annual tonnage is around 100,000 tonnes. This means that farmers can always get the high quality lime they need when they need it. The processing plant produces agricultural lime for South Otago, West Otago, T: (03) 417-8228 | E: milburnlime@outlook.com Milburn Lime is South Otago’s top lime deposit and is reputed to have the highest quality agricultural lime in New Zealand. We can supply processed Lime for cow lanes. Graeme 0273044520 • General Transport - Big or small • Livestock Cartage - Inter Island & Local • Wool Cartage • Rock, Gravel, Bark & Sawdust Suppliers • Bulk Cartage • Fertiliser Cartage &Application with Proof of Placement • Otago’s only stockist of Golden Bay Dolomite , Eddystone St Kaitangata | 03 413 9735 | cranleighhaulage@xtra.co.nz We’re proud to support Milburn Lime Stock Cartage, General Cartage & Fert Spreading Get in touch! admin@waikakatransport.com 032072885
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