Soil sampling and testing is usually done prior to planting a crop; however, specific in-crop testing can be useful e.g. testing for available nitrate and ammonium.

A soil test report is only as good as the care taken in sampling.

Tools and equipment should be cleaned prior to collecting each sample. Completing labels and writing on bags or containers before going out to the field can save some time and confusion.

Click here to read an updated fact sheet from the Soil Wealth ICP team, for guidance on how to take soil samples correctly, to obtain reliable information on the nutrient status of your soil.