BSE Soil Analysis – Suitable for Meeting SFI Scheme Requirements
- Provides information required for Soil Organic Matter when applying for the SFI scheme
- For arable land
- perennial crop land or permanent grassland
- Analyses all required elements
Thie Broad Spectrum extra soil test will provide information required to satisfy the soil organic matter levels requirement when applying for an SF...
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By carrying out this soil analysis you will receive an Organic Matter % figure to meet point number 3 of the requirements. You will also receive data on pH, element concentrations in the soil and a physical analysis with your soil composition.
The SFI actions include SAM1 which requires and incentivises the carrying out of a soil analysis and creation of a soil management plan in return for payment under the agreement.
Land that is eligible for this is as follows:
- Arable land.
- Permanent grassland.
- Land used for perennial crops (such as fruit and flowers).
In order to complete the SAM1 action the following must be completed:
- Carry out a soil assessment across all land entered into the scheme.
- Produce a soil management plan for this land.
- Test the Soil Organic Matter (SOM) levels for all land entered within the last 5 years.
Elements analysed are:
- Phosphate
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Calcium
- Sulphur
- Sodium
- Manganese
- Copper
- Iron
- Zinc
- Molybdenum
- Boron
How does a soil analysis work?
- On placing your order we will send over a soil sample bag and addressed pre-paid envelope.
- Take a number of soil samples from different areas of your plot, until the bag is half full.
- Post back your soil to the laboratory for analysis.
- Results are generally available in around 10 working days after posting to the laboratory.
- If you would like your results interpreted by one of our FACTS qualified technical advisors, please get in touch via email or phone (0330 165 5568) to request this.
Orders placed by 1pm Monday to Friday are typically delivered within 3 to 5 working days (express delivery 1 to 2 days).
Mainland UK orders up to 15kg
- FREE delivery on orders over £50
- Orders under £50: £6.99
- Express delivery: £10.99
Orders over 15kg
- Delivery is calculated by weight and postcode and starts from £10.99
- Express delivery is available on heavier orders for an additional charge
Click & Collect
FREE same day Click & Collect is available on the majority of our products from our Peterborough head office. Simply call our team on 0330 165 5568 to order and arrange collection.
For full delivery charges, pallet deliveries and delivery regions, view our delivery page.
