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SOIL ANALYSIS

Soil analysis allows farmers to tailor their fertiliser requirements to meet plant needs and so optimise yield whilst minimising environmental risk. It can also be used to identify pests and assess the soil’s texture, moisture and strength properties. NRM provides fertiliser recommendations to the RB209, with links directly into agronomic software programmes.

We also offer a range of more sophisticated analytical packages as required, with key areas of soil analysis accredited to ISO IEC 17025.

NRM is now able to offer Swedish and Dutch soil analysis for pH, Ammonium Lactate Extractable Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium and Magnesium. If you would like more information on this service or to recieve a quote please contact Business Development Manager Rory Geldard on +447917 064591

PLANT TISSUE

Plant tissue analysis helps farmers and their advisers identify crop nutrient and trace element deficiencies.

NRM now offers a Grain Check Service with a complimentary calculator that, using your results from the service, allows you to calculate actual nutrient offtake.

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MANURE & SLURRY

Analysis of manures and slurries provides information on the fertiliser value of these farm waste products allowing farmers to make savings in inorganic fertilisers and helping to reduce the risk of pollution.

KEY AGRICULTURE ANALYSIS & TESTS

Listed below are some of the most widely used tests provided by the laboratory. In addition to these NRM has an extensive portfolio of other tests and, where appropriate, can develop specific tests and analytical suites for your business.

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Soil & Plant Tissue (20)

STANDARD SOIL - AGRICULTURAL + ORGANIC MATTER

As A001 but with the addition of Organic Matter.

Code:

A218

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SPECIFICATION FOR TOPSOIL [BS3882:2015]

Includes:- pH, Available Phosphorous, Potassium and Magnesium, Particle Size Distribution by Sieving and Sedimentation, Stones, Electrical Conductivity, Total Nitrogen, Exchangeable Sodium Percentage, Organic Matter, Calcium Carbonate, Phytotoxic and Visible Contaminants as per the British Standard.

Code:

A882

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Grain Check Service

Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Iron and Boron with N:S ratio. Suitable for cereals, oilseeds and pulses

Code:

C521

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Grain Check Plus Service

Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Iron, Boron and Molybdenum. Suitable for cereals, oilseeds and pulses

Code:

C522

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CarbonCheck

Carbon (Organic, Inorganic and Total), Nitrogen (C:N ratio) and density to calculate the Carbon stock and Soil Organic Matter.

Code:

A421

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CarbonCheck Plus

Carbon (Organic, Inorganic and Total), Nitrogen (C:N ratio) and density to calculate the Carbon stock and Soil Organic Matter. Plus active Carbon to assess the portion of Organic Matter readily available to Soil Microbes.

Code:

A422

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STANDARD SOIL - AGRICULTURAL + TEXTURAL CLASSIFICATION

pH, Available Phosphorus, Potassium and Magnesium. Results expressed as mg/l and ADAS Indices. Lime and fertiliser recommendations are available for most crops ref RB209 9th Edition with the addition of Textural Class by Laser.

Code:

A082

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STANDARD SOIL - AGRICULTURAL + SODIUM & CALCIUM WITH ESTIMATED CEC

Analysis includes pH, Available Phosphorus, Potassium and Magnesium. Results expressed as mg/l and ADAS Indices. Lime and fertiliser recommendations are available for most crops ref RB209 9th Edition with Ammonium Nitrate Extractable Sodium and Calcium with estimated CEC.

Code:

A095

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COMPREHENSIVE TRACE ELEMENT SUITE

Includes pH, Available Phosphorus, Potassium and Magnesium. Results expressed as mg/l and ADAS Indices. Lime and fertiliser recommendations are available for most crops ref RB209 9th Edition with Sodium, Calcium, Organic Matter, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Sulphate and Boron with Cation Exchange Capacity if required.

Code:

A224

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AGRI-NUTRIENT SAVER SERVICE

Analysis includes pH, Available Phosphorus, Potassium and Magnesium. Results expressed as mg/l and ADAS Indices. Lime and fertiliser recommendations are available for most crops ref RB209 9th Edition with Ammonium Nitrate Extractable Sodium and Calcium with estimated CEC. with the addition of Mehlich III extractable Copper, Zinc, Iron, Sulphate, Molybdenum, Manganese & Cobalt.

Code:

A301

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SOIL HEALTH SUITE

pH, Available Phosphorus, Potassium and Magnesium. Results expressed as mg/l and ADAS Indices. Lime and fertiliser recommendations are available for most crops ref RB209 9th Edition with the addition of Organic Matter [LOI], Textural Classification [Laser Diffraction] and Solvita CO2 burst test. Results include the Soil Health Index based on the Biological, Physical and Chemical tests.

Code:

A500

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IRISH SOIL PACKAGE

Includes pH, Buffer pH, LR and Morgans Extractable P, K and Mg. Analysis is suitable for samples taken under the REPS scheme and according to the European Communities Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters Regulations.

Code:

A140

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IRISH COMPREHENSIVE SUITE

Includes pH, Buffer pH, LR and Morgans Extractable P, K and Mg. Analysis is suitable for samples taken under the REPS scheme and according to the European Communities Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters Regulations. with the addition of EDTA Copper, Manganese & Zinc, Hot Water Soluble Boron & Total Cobalt.

Code:

A187

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SOIL MINERAL NITROGEN

Analysis includes Dry Matter/Moisture Content, Nitrate-Nitrogen, Ammonium-Nitrogen and calculated Available Nitrogen in soil profile.

Code:

A046

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SPECIFICATION FOR SUBSOIL [BS8601:2013]

Includes: pH, Electrical Conductivity, Particle Size Distribution by Sieving & Sedimentation, Stones, Extractable Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Exchangeable Sodium Percentage, Organic Matter [LOI], Calcium Carbonate & Phytotoxic & Visible Contaminants.

Code:

A883

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PLANT FOLIAR SUITE

Includes Total Nitrogen and Sulphur with N:S Ratio, Total Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Iron and Boron.

Code:

C013

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FULL PLANT FOLIAR SUITE

Recommended for Vegetable Crops - Includes Total Nitrogen and Sulphur with N:S ratio, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, Boron, Iron, Zinc, Molybdenum and Sodium.

Code:

C086

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FOLIAR SUITE – N & S

Includes Nitrogen, Sulphur & N : S Ratio

Code:

C008

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Standard Soil - Agricultural

pH, Available Phosphorus, Potassium and Magnesium. Results expressed as mg/l and ADAS Indices. Lime and fertiliser recommendations are available for most crops ref RB209 9th Edition

Code:

A001

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HERBAGE NITRATE TEST

Includes Dry Matter, Moisture, Nitrate and Nitrate - Nitrogen levels in fresh material – FAPAS registered cold water extraction.

Code:

C036

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Manure & Slurry Analysis (6)

POTENTIALLY TOXIC ELEMENTS

Includes Total Copper, Zinc, Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Nickel and Chromium.

Code:

A026

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Organic Matter/Ash Content

Code:

4524

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Neutralising Value as Calcium Carbonate or Calcium Oxide equivalents in waste

Code:

4525

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STANDARD MANURE AND SLURRY – FARM WASTE SUITE

Includes: Total Solids, Total Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc, Sulphur, Calcium, Nitrate and Ammonia with pH plus Phosphorus expressed as P2O5, Potassium as K20 and Magnesium as Mg0. Imperial and/or Metric units given.

Code:

I093

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ABRIDGED MANURE ANALYSIS SUITE

Includes Dry Matter, Total Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium and Magnesium.

Code:

I042

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Uric Acid Nitrogen

Code:

4569

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Water Analysis (8)

LIVESTOCK SUITABILITY

Includes Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, Chloride, Conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids, Sulphate, Nitrate-Nitrogen, pH, Iron and Copper. Full interpretation and explanatory notes supplied with report

Code:

L002

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IRRIGATION SUITABILITY 1

Includes Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, Chloride, Conductivity, Sulphate, Nitrate Nitrogen, pH, Carbonate and Bicarbonate, Phosphorus, Potassium, Boron and Total Dissolved Solids. Full interpretation of results including Sodium Adsorption Ratio SAR, potential toxicity assessment for boron, chloride and carbonates.

Code:

L003

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HEAVY METALS

Low level detection of the 7 Potentially Toxic Elements with Aluminium and Arsenic.

Code:

L007

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Nitrate Nitrogen

Code:

2117

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Ammonium Nitrogen

Code:

2143

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Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)

Code:

2139

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Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)

Code:

2140

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Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

Code:

2145

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Fertiliser & Liming Materials (7)

SOLID FERTILISER SUITE

Total Nitrogen as Ammoniacal Nitrogen, Ureic Nitrogen and Nitric Nitrogen, Water Soluble Phosphate as P2O5, Water Soluble K as K20.

Code:

J001

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LIQUID FERTILISER SUITE

Includes Total Nitrogen as Ammoniacal Nitrogen, Ureic Nitrogen and Nitric Nitrogen, Water Soluble Phosphate as P2O5, Water Soluble Potassium as K2O, Specific Gravity and pH.

Code:

J002

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LIMING MATERIALS ANALYSIS

Includes Particle Size Analysis: % greater than 45mm, and between 6.3mm-45mm, 5.0mm-6.3mm, 3.35mm-5.0mm, 150um-3.35 and Neutralising Capacity as Calcium Carbonate equivalents or Calcium Oxide (TNV).

Code:

J009

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FERTILISER TRACE ELEMENT SUITE

Includes Total Magnesium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Boron and Zinc.

Code:

J004

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METALS IN FERTILISERS SUITE

Includes Cadmium, Lead, Nickel, Mercury, Arsenic and Chromium.

Code:

J018

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Neutralising Capacity as Calcium Carbonate equivalent

Code:

6023

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Total Sulphur

Code:

6010

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