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Soil analysis is a valuable tool for growers and agronomists, as it enables the optimization of agricultural practices, helping to reduce production costs and increase farmers' income.
Soil analysis can be carried out either on uncultivated soil to determine the most suitable crop, or on soil with an established crop to determine the nutrients available to plants. The soil sample submitted for analysis must be representative of the area being examined to ensure reliable laboratory results and effective recommendations. For this reason, soil sampling is carried out according to a specific procedure, using selected sampling points and a defined soil depth.
Parameters Determined in Soil Analysis
- Soil texture
- pH
- Electrical conductivity
- ESP and SAR indices
- Total and active calcium carbonate
- Organic matter and C/N ratio
- Cation exchange capacity (CEC) and exchangeable potassium, calcium, and magnesium
- Total and nitrate nitrogen
- Available phosphorus
- Exchangeable potassium, calcium, magnesium, and micronutrients: iron, zinc, manganese, boron, copper, and molybdenum
TYPES OF ANALYSES
- Basic Soil Analysis
(Soil texture, pH, electrical conductivity, total calcium carbonate, organic matter) - Soil Analysis for Basic N-P-K, Ca & Mg Fertilization Recommendations
(Soil texture, pH, electrical conductivity, total calcium carbonate, organic matter, available nitrogen, available phosphorus, available potassium, available calcium, available magnesium) - Complete Soil Analysis
(Soil texture, pH, electrical conductivity, ESP, SAR, total calcium carbonate, active calcium carbonate, organic matter, C/N ratio, cation exchange capacity, exchangeable calcium, exchangeable magnesium, exchangeable potassium, total nitrogen, available nitrogen, available phosphorus, available potassium, available calcium, available magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, boron, copper, molybdenum) - Analysis of Saline, Sodic and Calcareous Soils
(pH, electrical conductivity, total calcium carbonate, ESP, SAR) - Crop-Specific Soil Analysis
Olive Trees: (Soil texture, pH, electrical conductivity, total calcium carbonate, organic matter, total nitrogen, available nitrogen, available phosphorus, available potassium, available calcium, available magnesium, boron)
Vineyards: (Soil texture, pH, electrical conductivity, ESP, SAR, total calcium carbonate, active calcium carbonate, organic matter, total nitrogen, nitrate nitrogen, available phosphorus, available potassium, available calcium, available magnesium, iron, zinc, boron) - Macronutrient NPK Analysis
(Available nitrogen, available phosphorus, available potassium, organic matter) - Micronutrient Analysis
(Iron, zinc, manganese, boron, copper, molybdenum)
BENEFITS
Rational Nutrient Management
✓ Accurate assessment of nutrient levels in the soil
✓ Targeted fertilizer application
✓ Optimal utilization of existing soil nutrients by crops
✓ Reduced nutrient losses
Improvement of Soil Conditions
✓ Increased soil fertility
✓ Reduced irrigation and fertilization costs
✓ Improved crop performance
Targeted Crop Selection
✓ Maximization of the soil's potential
✓ Resource savings
✓ Easier adaptation of crops to soil conditions
Reduced Environmental Impact
✓ Reduction of excessive fertilizer use
✓ Limitation of nutrient runoff into the environment
Sustainable Management
✓ Preservation of soil fertility
✓ Protection of agricultural land
✓ Precision agriculture
