Make the right decisions for your land and crops
It is widely accepted that the nutrient and pH status of your soil are key determinants in the success of any crop. However, having a clear understanding of the capabilities and limitations of your soil will aid management decisions and help you to measure improvements, while regular monitoring of the amount of carbon held in your soil could be a source of payment in future government programmes.
Our soil sampling and analysis service tells you what is in your soil so you can make the right land management decisions.
Simple, repeatable and cost-effective
Are you looking for a cost-effective way to take highly accurate soil samples and measure your soil organic carbon, with the added benefit of accurately charting how it varies over time?
Using our low-footprint Polaris Ranger UTV, mounted with the latest Wintex 2000 hydraulic soil sampler and hi-tech GPS equipment, we can quickly and easily take highly accurate, repeatable soil samples at the same point in every field we test. We can cover up to 80ha a day—with the ability to rapidly take two separate samples at different specified depths up to 60cm.
Four simple soil assessments can be used to analyse soil health:
Major nutrients
The ‘standard’ soil service tests for phosphorous, potassium and magnesium. All these nutrients are key for plant growth.
Minor nutrients
We can test for other minor nutrients that are important for cropping (manganese and boron) or can impact livestock health (zinc and selenium).
Interactions
Understanding the interaction between soil factors is also important. High pH can reduce manganese uptake; excessive iron can tie up phosphorous; and high levels of potassium can limit calcium uptake. We can help you interpret and utilise your soil test results.
Soil organic matter and soil carbon
An increase in soil organic matter and carbon have benefits not just for the farm but for the wider environment. Assessing organic matter and soil carbon are key metrics for regenerative management—and potential soil carbon payments in the future.
Why choose our service?
How this helps you
Improve yield
The best crop yield will come from a soil that delivers the nutrients the plant needs. Soil analysis helps with decisions about what crops to grow in which fields.
Target inputs
Knowing where inputs are needed—and where they are not needed—allows for targeted input and nutrient applications and will help to significantly reduce your costs.
