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    Articles/Added: 07.08.2023

    Phosphorus without embellishment

    We are pleased to present a series of posts entitled "Phosphorus without embellishment". Let's start with phosphate fertiliser terminology Choosing a phosphate fertiliser can be quite confusing due to the variety of products on the market. Understanding the terminology can help you avoid confusion and make a more informed choice. Here are some of the terms you should know: 1. Water-soluble phosphorus Water-soluble phosphorus refers to forms of phosphorus that are easily soluble in water. For this reason, water-soluble phosphorus…

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    Articles/Added: 07.08.2023

    Zonal or grid-based selection?

    Which method of soil sampling is better, zone or grid? What data should be used to allocate zones?…

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    Articles/Added: 07.08.2023

    Optimal soil sampling depth

    The results of soil analysis are only as reliable as the quality of the soil samples taken in…

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    Articles/Added: 30.05.2023

    Articles Agrotest 2023

    https://agrotest.com/article/printsipi-zdorov-ya-runtu-utrimannya-runtu-vkritim/ https://agrotest.com/ru/bez-kategoriyi/drugiy-printsip-m-n-m-zats-ya-vplivu-na-runt/ https://agrotest.com/ru/article/printsip-3-r-znoman-tn-st-roslin/ https://agrotest.com/ru/article/chetvertiy-printsip-zdorovogo-runtu-bezperervn-st-nayavnost-zhivo-roslini-kor-nnya/ https://agrotest.com/ru/article/p-yatiy-printsip-zdorovogo-runtu-ntegrats-ya-tvarinnitstva/ https://agrotest.com/ru/article/fosfor-v-pochve/ https://agrotest.com/ru/article/poteri-azota-iz-pochvy/

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    Articles/Added: 30.05.2023

    Phosphorus in soil

    The following conclusions have been drawn from numerous phosphate fertiliser experiments: The absorption of phosphate fertiliser by crops…

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    Articles/Added: 30.05.2023

    Principle 3: Plant diversity

    Diversity above ground supports diversity below ground. Soil microorganisms depend on plant root exudates for their survival. In multicultural systems, soil microbes are fed by different plant species. In contrast, in monoculture systems, soil microorganisms are fed by a single annual plant type. This is similar to a person eating the same food every day for about 60-100 days. We can try to restore the original plant community by adding crop rotations that include at least 4 crop species. Diverse…

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    Articles/Added: 30.05.2023

    Second principle: Minimising impact on the soil

    Soil structure is formed through physical, chemical and biological processes. As a result, bonds are formed that hold…

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    Articles/Added: 29.05.2023

    Urea and the ammonification process

    Urea or urea (NH2)2CO is a white crystalline solid containing 46% nitrogen. In agriculture, urea is used as…

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    Articles/Added: 29.05.2023

    Nitrogen losses from the soil

    When designing a nitrogen fertilisation programme, it is imperative to take into account the nitrogen mobility factor of…

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    Articles/Added: 29.03.2023

    The fifth principle of healthy soil: Integrate livestock production

    Historically, animals, plants and soils have been energetically linked. In recent years, however, animals have played a lesser…

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    Articles/Added: 29.03.2023

    The fourth principle of healthy soil: Continuity of living plant/root presence

    Perennial grasslands consist of cold-season grasses, warm-season grasses and flowering grasses. This allows the plants to grow during cool autumn and spring weather, as well as during the heat of summer. plants allows the soil microbiology to be nourished by carbon root exudates throughout the growing season. Perennial pastures are formed from cool-season grasses, warm-season grasses and flowering herbs. This allows the plants to develop during the cool autumn and spring weather, as well as during the summer heat. The…

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    Articles/Added: 23.02.2023

    Principles of soil health

    Principle one: keep the soil covered The first principle of soil health focuses on preserving the topsoil, also…

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    Articles/Added: 09.02.2023

    Carbon chemistry

    Carbon (C) is one of the most important elements in our world because it is used as a…

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    Articles/Added: 02.02.2023

    Fertilizing on frozen soil

    Farmers are constantly faced with the issue of applying mineral and organic fertilizers on frozen soils. We are…

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    Articles/Added: 02.02.2023

    Nitrogen credits after soybeans

    In order to correctly calculate nitrogen fertilizer recommendations for future crops, the amount of nitrogen that may remain…

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Questions that interest you

  • HOW TO SEND SOIL AND PLANT SAMPLES TO US IN THE LABORATORY?

    You can send the sampled soil and plant samples to our laboratory by any courier convenient for you, which is in your locality. Recipient: Agrotest Analytical Laboratory, Stolychne Shosse 100, Kyiv.

  • WHERE TO SEE EXAMPLES OF RESULTS

    Example of the results of soil analysis - see here

    Example of plant analysis results - see here

    Example of analysis results for the service "precision farming" - see here

  • WHAT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE RECOMMENDATIONS?

    For a standard laboratory analysis, you need to know the planned yield of three different crops (if you do not clearly understand the crop to be grown next season) or one crop with three different yield options (if the crop is clear but the grower wants to compare costs for each planned yield). Any additional information will also be useful, such as information on the presence or absence of irrigation, rainfall in the region where the fields are located, last year's predecessor crops and their yields, and more.

  • WHAT SHOULD I DO IF THE PLANTS IN ONE AREA OF MY FIELD LOOK GREEN AND HEALTHY, BUT IN ANOTHER?

    For comparative analysis, we recommend that plant samples be taken from each of these sites. It is also useful to include in the comments all information about management practices in these areas (if there were any differences). After harvesting, soil samples are also recommended to be taken separately from each plot.

  • DO I HAVE TO PAY SEPARATELY FOR RECOMMENDATIONS?

    No, because the fee for recommendations is included in the total cost of conducting a full comprehensive agrochemical analysis.

  • IS IT POSSIBLE TO DOWNLOAD THE SOIL TEST RESULTS FOR ACCURATE AGRICULTURE TO THE CLIENT'S SOFTWARE

    Yes! At the client's request, Agrotest Analytical Laboratory can give the results of soil analysis for precision farming in many well-known modern formats used by all modern manufacturers of precision farming equipment.

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