Soil Sampling and Analytical Packages

Under the Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) soil sampling is required to produce Nutrient Management Plans (NMP) which are a requirement for farmers using fertiliser containing phosphorus or high phosphorus manures. Our Advance soil sampling package includes the standard pH, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium with the addition of calcium, sodium and cation exchange capacity. This allows a better understanding of soil fertility and can help our agronomists give you the best recommendations for your farm.

All samples taken by Fane Valley will come with a Farm Fertility Map to easily understand the fertility status of your farm.

We also analyse organic manures such as slurry, to find the accurate nutrient value and build this into your fertiliser requirements to bring more accuracy and the ability to improve profitability. Other Analytical services include forage analysis, plant tissue analysis and anaerobic digester feed stock analysis.

Soil Conditioning For A More Productive World

Improve nutrient use efficiency by managing soil pH with Calciprill

Acid soils affect farm productivity in many ways, from poor crop establishment to reduced nutrient use efficiency. Omya Calciprill corrects soil pH rapidly and effectively to improve soil health, plant nutrition and crop productivity.

Managing soil pH is essential for full nutrient use efficiency. At an optimal pH of 6.5, 100% of applied fertilisers become available to the crop, maximising the return on investment and improving crop yield.

Calciprill is a 2 – 6 mm granule produced from finely-ground, high purity calcium carbonate. It contains 37% calcium and 0.6% magnesium and should be applied regularly at low rates to maintain optimal pH. Calciprill can be applied to grassland and tillage crops throughout the season using standard spreader equipment.

To find out more about how Calciprill can improve productivity on your farm, visit www.omya-agriculture.com.