"when the soil is deficient the plants also are efficient and weakened, and they lose their defenses."
-charlotte gerson
PERSONALISED SOIL SAMPLING FOR YOUR LAND
From as little as ₹300 per sample! Choose from…
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Basic Soil:
N, P, K, EC, pH, Lime Req. -
Broad Spectrum:
OC, N, P, K, S, B, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn, EC, pH, Lime Req., Gypsum Req.
Once you’ve booked your Soil Testing, we’ll reach you & send you instructions on how to collect your sample(s). Post it back to us, and we’ll aim to email your report within 10 days.
Please note, this service is best suited for gardeners, allotment holders or smallholdings for larger agricultural units, please contact us today.
What is Soil Sampling?
Soil sampling is the process of taking a small sample of soil, which is then sent to a lab to determine the nutrient content.
The soil can also be tested for the chemical, physical and biological properties, which are critical to plant nutrition. Basic plant nutrition requires the presence of nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium – soil sampling can also determine the pH levels of the soil alongside humus content, available lime, complete sulphur content and total CaCO3.
The analysis of the soil is carried out by taking samples of the soil and performing laboratory tests, which is then followed by an interpretation of the results. Further recommendations for fertilizer and soil preservation can then be provided.
What is the Benefit of Soil Sampling?
There are a number of key benefits of soil sampling, which include;
Determining the levels of available nutrients currently present in the soil. This can allow the farmer to then consider adding more nutrients to the soil as well as more accurately determining which crops would yield the best growth in that particular soil.
Precision agriculture relies on practices such as soil sampling, which allows producers to sample separate areas of the field to determine factors such as soil type and topography and in order to characterize nutrient levels.
Grid sampling is one of the favourite methods for soil sampling and management, offering a reasonably easy way to facilitate the activity. The samples taken during grid sampling can then be used to create a map which contains soil test value.
How is Soil Sampling Carried Out?
We carry out stand ‘W’ shape samples of fields to gain a basic representation of nutrients.
All soil samples are sent away for independent laboratory analysis and results can be back within 10 days of samples been taken.
What safety measures should be taken while collecting the Soil Sample.
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Never take wet soil for soil testing, if you are taking wet soil then first of all let the wet soil dry and then send it for testing in the lab.
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Take a clean polythene or bag for keeping the soil in it, in that case the soil will be pure.
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If different crops are cultivated in the division places of the same field, then their samples should also be taken separately.
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Do not take soil sample of the field in which compost, manure, lime (chuna) , gypsum etc. have been used.
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Take a sample from the edge of the field at least from the 1-1.5m inside.
Soil Testing Facilities
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Our company representative go to fields and collect the sample of soil and within 3-4 working days soil testing report is given.
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Farmers can also send the soil sample to the company lab and within 3-4 working days soil testing report is provided.
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According to crop fertilizer(with organic manure), secondary and micronutrients are recommended after the soil analysis.
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Agriculture soil testing consultancy related to micronutrients and all other nutrients will be given free of cost.
Soil Testing Process
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You can courier your soil samples in VA Agro Farm office or you can visit yourself by your samples.
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If there is any problem in collecting the samples of soil then you can contact in our VA Agro Farm office for any queries.
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If you want than our company's representative can also visit your land and collect the samples for testing.
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The reports of the test is provided in within 24 hrs. through WhatsApp and also through mail, or you can take the hard copy too from our VA Agro Farm office.
Note:
1. Cost of one soil sample is Rs. 300 & Rs.500/- depending on the number of soil parameters.
2. Soil sample collection fees Rs. 300/- .
Terms and Conditions of Soil Testing
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Extra charges will be taken of collecting the soil and it will be dependent upon the location.
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Soil collection will be done by our representative only when there will be 4-5 samples.
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There should be one labour present from the customers side at the time of soil collection.
Payment Terms
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Single sample soil testing charge will be Rs. 500 for all the nutrients.
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If there are 2 samples or above 2 samples Rs. 1000 will be charges that means Rs. 500 per sample.
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Payment will be 100% advance.
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Individual testing of the nutrients can also be done and charges will be according to the mentioned charges.
