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Composite Analysis

Comprehensive suite of tests that provide a holistic assessment of your sample.

Basic Soil Analysis
General soil fertility suite covering key nutrients and pH.
Measures: pH, Olsen P, Ca, Mg, K, Na, Bulk Density, CEC, Base Saturation
When to test: Before planting a crop/new pasture or at the same time each year for monitoring.
Pasture Soil Analysis
The recommended soil fertility suite for nutrient budget analysis
Measures: pH, Olsen P, Ca, Mg, K, Na, Bulk Density, CEC, Base Saturation + SO4-S + Organic S
When to test: Late winter-early spring when sulphur levels are most representative and before peak pasture growth.
Cropping Soil Analysis
Helps match fertiliser inputs to crop demand, improve nitrogen use efficiency, and optimise yield potential.
Measures: pH, Olsen P, Ca, Mg, K, Na, Bulk Density, CEC, Base Saturation + SO4-S + Organic S + Anaerobic Mineralisable N
When to test: Before planting or early in the season to guide nutrient planning.
Extra Analysis

Additional tests that can be added to a composite analysis for more detailed insights.

Mineral N (Deep Nitrogen Test) Analysis
Mineral N Analysis for immediately available Nitrogen
Measures: Ammoniacal-N and Nitrate-N
When to test: Pre-plant and/or just before side dress N is applied.
Potentially Mineralisable Nitrogen (PMN)
Smart Sustainability through PMN Testing! Cost-Efficiency for Nitrogen Management
Measures: Nitrogen potentially released from organic matter over a period of time during crop growth
When to test: On cropping soils before planting.
Anion Storage Capacity (P Retention)
Find out how well your soil holds key nutrients like phosphorus and sulphur.
Measures: Measures the ability of the soil to store anions like phosphate and sulphate.
When to test: Initial test to establish value for soil type.
Reserve Potassium (TBK)
Tap into the ability of some soils to release potassium over time
Measures: Potassium captured within the clay structures of the soil that is not extracted by the conventional quick soil test. It is the fraction of potassium that is slower to become plant available
When to test: As an extra test during routine soil testing on sedimentary and recent soils.
Anaerobically Mineralisable Nitrogen (AMN)
Provides insights into soil nitrogen availability
Measures: Potentially available nitrogen through anaerobic soil incubation
When to test: Pre-plant.
Organic Matter
Monitor carbon sequestration
Measures: Organic matter content is calculated by multiplying total carbon by 1.72
When to test: As an extra test during routine soil testing.
Exchangeable Aluminium
Confirm aluminium toxicity that can negatively affect plant growth
Measures: Aluminium extractable with an dilute calcium chloride solution
When to test: Only when the pH is below 5.5
Hot Water Soluble Boron
Master Soil Nutrients with Boron Testing. Vital for Growth
Measures: Soil boron
When to test: During routine soil testing for boron sensitive crops, mainly high value horticultural crops.
Trace Element Testing (EDTA)
Measure key elements essential for Thriving Crops
Measures: Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, Co
When to test: During routine soil testing and when micro-nutrient deficiency symptoms in crops are observed, typical chlorosis of leaves.
Resin Phosphorus
Soil Potential with Resin Phosphorus Testing
Measures: Phosphate in soil solution especially applicable to limed soils and RPR treated soils
When to test: During routine soil tests.
Total Carbon and Nitrogen
Evaluate Total Carbon & Nitrogen! Gauge to important factors of Soil Health for Sustainability
Measures: Total carbon, Total Nitrogen. Organic Matter content and C/N ratio are calculated from these measures
When to test: During routine soil testing.
EPA Heavy Metals
Ensure Environmental Compliance through EPA Metals Testing. Meet Standards
Measures: As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Hg, Ni, Zn
When to test: When land is sold or where there is a change of use, or when contamination is expected.
Hot Water Extractable Carbon
Track subtle changes in soil quality based on labile carbon compounds.
Measures: Easily extractable soluble carbon compounds.
When to test: Every 2-3 years.
Free Standing Analysis

Individual tests available for specific analysis needs.

EPA Heavy Metals
Ensure Environmental Compliance through EPA Metals Testing. Meet Standards
Measures: As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Hg, Ni, Zn
When to test: When land is sold or where there is a change of use, or when contamination is expected.
DDT
Secure Dairy Quality with DDT Testing. Prevent Milk Contamination by Managing DDT Levels in Soil
Measures: DDT isomers
When to test: When buying land or converting land to dairy farming.
Multiresidue / Acidic Herbicide Screen
Be chemical aware
Measures: Multiresidue, Organochlorine Pesticides, Organonitrogen and Organophosphorus Pesticides, Acidic Herbicides, Sulfonylureas, Glyphosate
When to test: When crops exhibit adverse effects typically associated with herbicide damage. For organic compliance or personal peace fo mind that the soil or water is not contaminated.
Composite Analysis

Comprehensive suite of tests that provide a holistic assessment of your sample.

Basic Plant Analysis
Essential Plant Insights through Basic Nutrient Analysis
Measures: N, P, K, S, Ca, Mg, Na, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, B
When to test: During the growth season or as soon as non desirable growth symptoms are observed. Before feeding pasture to stock to determine any mineral imbalances.
Standard Pasture Analysis
Comprehensive Pasture Insights with Standard Pasture Analysis. Essential Nutrients for Robust Plant Growth and Animal Well-Being
Measures: N, P, K, S, Ca, Mg, Na, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, B, Co, Se, Mo
When to test: During the growing season to monitor nutrient uptake and before feeding to stock.
Clover / Brassica / Legume Analysis
Records levels of essential plant nutrients including Molybdenum in the plant. When correlated with typical nutrient levels at a specific growth stage it is used to identify how accessible nutrients are to the plant.
Measures: N, P, K, S, Ca, Mg, Na, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, B, Mo
When to test: During the growing season to ensure sufficiency of Mo.
Comprehensive Pasture Analysis
Comprehensive Analysis. Fuelling ryegrass and clover for thriving performance. Clover is the main source of nitrogen for pasture growth, and it usually shows mineral shortages before the grass does - giving an early warning of issues.
Measures: N, P, K, S, Ca, Mg, Na, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, B, Co, Se + Mo on whole samples.
N, P, K, S, Ca, Mg, Na, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, B + Mo on clover only samples.
When to test: During the growing season when climate is not limiting pasture growth, often during late Spring.
Plant Petiole Analysis
Petiole testing for mobile nutrients
Measures: N, P, K, S, Ca, Mg, Na, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, B, NO3-N
When to test: Appropriate sampling time as suggested by information on the crop.
Potato Petiole Analysis
Enhance Potato Yields with Petiole Analysis. Targeting Mobile Nutrients for Healthy Growth and Bountiful Harvests
Measures: P, K, Mg, NO3-N
When to test: Beginning early season approximately 50 days after emergence.
Sap Analysis
Unlock Insights with Sap Analysis. Nutrient Uptake and Translocation Data for Informed Crop Care
Measures: NO3, NH4, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, Zn, B, Cu, Fe, Mn, Na, Mo, Si, Cl, Al and pH
When to test: During the growing season.
Apple Mineral Analysis
Elevate Apple Harvest with Mineral Analysis. Improve Nutrient Levels
Measures: Ca, Mg, K
When to test: Before apple harvest.
Extra Analysis

Additional tests that can be added to a composite analysis for more detailed insights.

Iodine
Including iodine in a pasture analysis shows whether levels are adquate, and helps guide any adjustments needed for improved animal health.
Measures: Iodine
When to test: Before planned start of mating.
Chloride
Balance Nutrients and Enhance Yield and Quality
Measures: Chloride
When to test: As prescribed for the specific crop in the sampling guide.
Heavy Metals in Plants
Safeguarding Against Heavy Metal Transfer in the Food Chain
Measures: Al, As, Cd, Cr, Pb, Ni
When to test: Whenever heavy metal contamination is expected.
DCAD
Manage pre-calving nutrition with DCAD testing. Help prevent metabolic disease.
Measures: N, P, K, S, Ca, Mg, Na, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, B + Chloride
When to test: Test paddocks you are planning to calve on.
Free Standing Analysis

Individual tests available for specific analysis needs.

Urgent Nitrate-Nitrogen Analysis – for animal toxicity
Nitrate are natural in plants, but if they are not converted to proteins they can build up in the plant and at high levels can be toxic to livestock. Results are the same day for samples received in the morning.
Measures: NO3-N
When to test: After a period of cool or overcast weather (e.g. frosts) drought stress - basically things that affect plant growth rates.
Composite Analysis

Comprehensive suite of tests that provide a holistic assessment of your sample.

Fresh Feed Analysis
Empower Feeding Strategies with Fresh Feed Analysis. Key Insights for Optimal Feed Management and Livestock Health
Measures: DM, Crude protein, lipid (fat) Ash, ADF, NDF, Soluble sugars & starch, OM, ME
When to test: Before feeding to stock.
Silage Analysis
Elevate Silage Value with Comprehensive Analysis. Distinguish Quality for Informed Choices and Resource Maximisation
Measures: Feed quality parameters and how well the silage is preserved
When to test: Before feeding to stock.
Maize Silage Analysis
Optimise Maize Silage Resources with Quality Analysis. Informed Choices for Valuable Feed Management
Measures: Feed quality parameters and how well the silage is preserved.
When to test: Before feeding to stock.
Concentrates, Swedes, Turnips, Bulbs, Compound Feeds, Vegetables and Fruits
Analysis to help understand the quality and feed value of feed to help in feed budgeting.
Measures: Dry Matter, Crude protein, lipid(fat), Ash, ADF, NDF, Soluble sugars, Digestibility, ME.
When to test: Before feeding to stock.
Free Standing Analysis

Individual tests available for specific analysis needs.

Dry Matter Only
Accurate Feeding with Dry Matter Analysis. Precise Rations
Measures: Dry Matter
When to test: When harvesting feeds to be ensiled or sold.
Composite Analysis

Comprehensive suite of tests that provide a holistic assessment of your sample.

Manure Analysis
Insightful Manure Analysis for Organic Applications. Guiding Proper Usage of Composts and Soil Enhancers
Measures: Total N & Moisture / Total N, Total C & Ash / Moisture & pH / NPKS content
When to test: N/A
Composite Analysis

Comprehensive suite of tests that provide a holistic assessment of your sample.

Standard Compost Analysis
Optimise Sustainability: Standard Compost Analysis. Smart Application for Eco-Friendly Choices
Measures: pH, Moisture, Total N, Total C, Organic Matter, P, K, S, Ca, Mg, Na, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, B
When to test: Before application and after manufacturing.
Extra Analysis

Additional tests that can be added to a composite analysis for more detailed insights.

Heavy Metals in Compost
Ensure Compost Quality: Heavy Metals Analysis. Detect Potential Elevated Levels and Ensure Safe, Nutrient-Rich Compost
Measures: As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Hg, Ni, Zn
When to test: During the composting process and as quality control before application.