Soil Summary 2016-2017

Soil Nutrient Status

Organisation: 
NRM Laboratories
Date: 
February 2018
Copyright: 
All rights reserved.
Evidence: 
Applied research
Related theme: 
Type, texture & structure
Crop nutrition & fertility building
Key Farming Practices: 
Soil monitoring
Related links: 
Tried & Tested Professional Nutrient Management
Applying Nutrients
Sort out your soil
Visual Evaluation of Soil Structure
How do you test your soil health?

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Resource explained: 

This soil summary from NRM laboratories is based on soil samples submitted between June 2016 and May 2017, and summarises data according to the crop categories and optimum nutrient levels specified in the eighth edition of Nutrient Management Guide RB209. Focusing on soil sampling, it provides tips and information to help with the sampling process.

Findings & recommendations: 
  • The summary includes information on what you should do before taking a sample, where to sample, how deep, making sure you have the correct tools, preparing a sample, avoiding cross contamination and sample labelling.
  • Access information regarding RB209 here.

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