BSE Soil Analysis - Suitable for meeting SFI scheme requirements

By carrying out this soil analysis you will recieve an Organic Matter % figure to meet point number 3 of the requirements. You will also receive data on pH, element concentrations in the soil and a physical analysis with your soil composition. 

The SFI actions include SAM1 which requires and incentivises the carrying out of a soil analysis and creation of a soil management plan in return for payment under the agreement.

Land that is eligible for this is as follows:

• Arable land
• Permanent grassland
• Land used for perennial crops (such as fruit and flowers)

In order to complete the SAM1 action the following must be completed:

1. Carry out a soil assessment across all land entered into the scheme
2. Produce a soil managment plan for this land
3. Test the Soil Organic Matter (SOM) levels for all land entered within the last 5 years

Elements analysed are:

• Phosphate
• Potassium
• Magnesium
• Calcium
• Sulphur
• Sodium
• Manganese
• Copper
• Iron
• Zinc
• Molybdenum
• Boron

How does a soil analysis work?

• On placing your order we will send over a soil sample bag and addressed pre-paid envelope
• Take a number of soil samples from different areas of your plot, until the bag is half full
• Post back your soil to the laboratory for analysis
• Results are generally available in around 10 working days after posting to the laboratory
• If you would like your results interpreted by one of our FACTS qualified technical advisors, please get in touch via email or phone to request this.

How to carry out a soil analysis:

• Try to take samples from as many points in the area to be analysed
• Working in a W shape will give a good overall analysis of the area
• Make sure that you fill the bag until it's half full - if you don't have enough soil the laboratory will not be able to run the full tests
• Do not sample any soil within 3 - 5 days after being sprayed with pesticides or foliar nutrients

View a sample analysis under the Label/SDS tab