by helen.holman | Jan 5, 2026 | OptiYield
Every great potato crop starts long before the planter rolls in to the field – it starts with accurate, actionable soil data. The soil beneath your feet and a crop’s root system, is more than “nutrient numbers on a report”; it’s a dynamic system that determines...
by helen.holman | Dec 15, 2025 | OptiYield, Uncategorized
Fertiliser is one of the largest variable costs on farm, and its use is increasingly under scrutiny for both economic and environmental reasons. OptiYield soil analysis offers a way to reduce inputs without compromising crop yield or quality. Improved Nutrient Use...
by helen.holman | Oct 2, 2025 | OptiYield
While standard soil analysis provides a few numbers for nutrients such as P, K, and Mg, OptiYield generates a much broader dataset. The question is: how does this information translate into practical recommendations on farm? From data to decisions Standard...
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...