Did you know that 60% of crop yields depend on soil fertility? Soil is a precious resource that needs to be managed carefully. As a farmer, you can do this by performing soil tests on a regular basis. Want to know more about why testing soil is so important? AgroCares gives you 5 reasons to test your soil.
Knowing exactly what is in your soil is the first place to start when it comes to producing healthy crops.
Different soils have different requirements, therefore your application of nutrients needs to be accurate in order to avoid imbalances that could affect production.
Soil sampling indicates what nutrients your soil needs in order to meet the requirements of a healthy crop growth, as well as acidity or pH level
You will not waste money on unnecessary fertilizers if the exact type and quantity of fertilizers your soil and crops need are known. Fertilizers in general and nutrients such as phosphorus and potassium are limited resources. Their prices are increasing over the years and because this trend is set to last it is clever to adapt now to the inevitable changes.
Applying fertiliser without knowing the actual nutrient needs of your soil might lead to over-fertilisation. By testing your soils and receiving fertiliser recommendations, you can avoid using an excessive amount of fertiliser. This is better for your crops and the environment. Fertiliser burn and leaves turning yellow is the outcome of over-fertilisation for crops.
