Soil analysis
Soil testing is crucial for optimising agricultural & horticultural productivity & sustainability, assessing potential risks, monitoring pollutants, guiding remediation, environmental compliance, urban planning, food safety & carbon sequestration.
At Lambda Laboratories, we specialise in delivering precise chemical analysis of environmental samples, utilising advanced techniques for both qualitative and quantitative assessments.
Empowering agriculture, horticulture all environmental stakeholders to make informed decisions.
Methods
| Analysis | Description | Price | Technique | Method ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehlich 3 Extraction | Mimics plant available P, Ca, Mg, Na, K, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, B, S, Al | $140 | ICP-OES | 18F |
| pH (water) | 1:5 extraction | $8.00 | ICP-OES / ICP-MS | 4A1 |
| pH (CaCl) | 0.01M calcium chloride | $8.00 | ISE | 4B1 |
| EC | Electrical Conductivity | $8.00 | ISE | 3A1 |
| Exchangeable Cations | Ca2+, Mg2+,Na+,K+ | 48.40 | ICP-OES | 15A1 |
| Carbon - Organic | Single Element | $42.00 | LECO / W&B | 6B2 / 6A1 |
| Aqua Regia - Heavy Metals | Cd, Mo, Co, Se, Pb, Cr, As, and additional elements as required | $47.00 (base test) | ICP-OES | 17B2 |
| Boron - Calcium Chloride Extractable | B | $21.00 | ICP-OES | 12C2 |
| DTPA Extractable Micronutrients | Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe | $49.00 | ICP-OES | 12A1 |
| Sample Preparation | Drying and Grinding | $12.00 |
Right Source
Right Rate
Right Time
Right Place
The 4 R's
4R Nutrient Stewardship provides a framework to achieve cropping system goals, such as increased production, increased farmer profitability, enhanced environmental protection and improved sustainability.
Properly managed fertilisers supports the growth systems that provide economic, social and environmental benefits.
On the other hand, poorly managed nutrient applications can decrease profitability and increase nutrient losses, potentially degrading water and air.
4R nutrient stewardship requires the implementation of best management practices (BMPs) that optimise the efficiency of fertiliser use.
The first step in establishing BMP's for your farm is comprehensive soil, and often water analysis.
courtesy of: nutrientstewadship.com
