BSE SOLVITA Soil Analysis – Suitable for Meeting SFI Scheme Requirements
- Provides a more in depth analysis than alternative BSE soil analysis
- For arable land
- perennial crop land or permanent grassland
- Analyses all required elements
Thie Broad Spectrum Extra SOLVITA soil test will provide information required to satisfy the Soil Organic Matter levels requirement when applying f...
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By carrying out this soil analysis you will receive an Organic Matter % figure to meet point number 3 of the below requirements. You will also receive data on pH, elements in the soil, a physical analysis with your soil composition, Organic Carbon Stock, Soil Respiration, C:N Ratio, Microbial Biomass, Potentially Mineralisable Nitrogen and a Soil Assessment Score.
The SFI actions include SAM1 which requires and incentivizes 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.
How to carry out a soil analysis:
- Try to take samples from as many points in the area to be analysed.
- Working in a W shape will give a good overall analysis of the area.
- Make sure that you fill the bag until it's half full - if you don't have enough soil the laboratory will not be able to run the full tests.
- Do not sample any soil within 3 - 5 days after being sprayed with pesticides or foliar nutrients.
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: £5.99
- Express delivery: £9.99
Orders over 15kg
- Delivery is calculated by weight and postcode and starts from £9.99
- 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.
