soil sampling
Bring the lab to your farm with Harvest Agri
When it comes to farming, placing the seed in the ground is only one small piece of what it takes to grow a healthy, high-yielding crop. The true foundation of success lies in the soil. Without the right balance of nutrients, structure, and microbial activity, even the best seed[...]
Soil health matters: Van’s Lab launches its Soil-Physical scorecard
Researchers at Van's Lab have created a comprehensive scorecard to evaluate and improve soil health. This decision-support tool identifies and prioritizes short-, medium-, and long-term strategies for soil restoration and maintenance, ultimately optimising crop productivity. Soil sampling: To initiate soil analysis, collect both disturbed and undisturbed (core) soil samples[...]
Taking good soil samples: Tips for small-scale farmers
Successful farmers regularly take samples of their soil to determine the fertility or nutrient levels of their land and make educated decisions about the best way to manage it. Taking a soil sample is a straightforward process that requires little in the way of expensive or specialised equipment. The[...]