by helen.holman | Nov 26, 2025 | OptiYield
In earlier blogs, we looked at the differences between standard soil analysis and the broader picture provided by OptiYield. Now let’s examine the practical outcomes farmers are seeing in the field when these extra insights are applied. Yield improvements in trials...
by helen.holman | Sep 17, 2025 | OptiYield
Most farmers are familiar with standard soil testing. Typically, a lab will report back on a few basic indicators such as pH, nitrogen (N), phosphate (P), potash (K), and magnesium (Mg). Some tests are more advanced and include analysis of micronutrients and organic...
by helen.holman | Feb 24, 2025 | News, OptiYield
The role of microbes in a soil’s ecosystem is well established, along with a clear understanding of their beneficial role in enhancing crop production. Recent years have seen microbial colonies come under repeated stress with prolonged episodes of waterlogging, which...
by helen.holman | Dec 11, 2024 | OptiYield
The banking metaphor of using your soil as a long-term nutrient bank, allowing you to store crop nutrients away for future use, should be resigned to the annals of history. In our view, and especially with phosphate, it is only a bank in the respect of locking up...
by helen.holman | Nov 14, 2024 | News, OptiYield
Let’s start with an analogy – Q: How much diesel is left in the tank MIKE? 👩🌾 MIKE: The measuring stick measured two metres deep📏 Q: Well how wide or long is the tank? 🤷♂️ MIKE: I can’t tell you that, but we have two metres of diesel … 🤦...
