BASIC DIRECTIONS FOR TAKING SOIL SAMPLES FOR ANALYSIS

To obtain a representative soil sample acceptable for analysis, the following directions must be observed:-
*         Different kinds of soil and areas cropped or fertilized differently must be sampled separately. Each sample should represent not more than 75 acres. Larger areas should be subdivided and two or more samples submitted.
*         Soil should be taken from average spots or from the poorer spots where these are numerous. Avoid patches of very good growth (Walk in a zig-zag pattern). Where the paddock is sloping, cores must be taken from the mid – slope area. Never sample if the paddock has been fertilized or limed within the last 6-8 weeks.
*         At each spot, (ideal 15 spots /Ha) clean the surface without removing any soil.
*         Take a sample using a stainless steel or plastic tube sampler. Alternately use a clean shovel, be careful to remove sample from area not directly contacted by shovel. Sample tubes made of materials other than plastic or stainless steel should be avoided due to the risk of sample contamination (such as iron/zinc from the metal).
Depth of sampling is as follows:
10cm in pasture land.
15cm in Lucerne and cultivated land (market gardens and all annual crops).
15cm in orchard land or two depths (0-15 and 15-30cm) billed separately.
*         Mix the sub-samples thoroughly in a clean plastic bucket and take 200-250g to fill the enclosed plastic bag to the level indicated. Damp samples should be first dried on paper and allowed to air for several hours before bagging. Exclude as much air as possible and seal and label each bag. Resealable sandwich bags are ideal.
*       Clearly identify and name each sample, supply on the information sheet all known site history, including crop, yield and fertilizer histories together with any problem being experienced.

The Company is not responsible for the damage or loss of samples whilst in transit. Analyses will be completed within fourteen (14) working days from receiving the samples.

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