His taxes don't go to fund Teagasc any more than ours do, at least for now. They are an excellent, impartial, source of info, particularly for Western conditions.Isn't there a good Irish advice service? Teagasc or something. Better than asking us...........
Barley does not like low pH. Starting from 5.8 2 tonnes lime might not be enough to get it over 6.5 @Cab-over Pete will know