by helen.holman | Oct 2, 2025 | OptiYield
Why Soil Test Results Need Interpretation Soil test results are only useful if they can be turned into clear, practical crop nutrition decisions. A standard soil analysis may provide basic values for nutrients such as phosphate, potassium and magnesium, but those...
by helen.holman | Sep 17, 2025 | Nutrient Testing, OptiYield
Standard soil tests are a useful starting point, but they do not always explain what nutrients are available to the crop, what may be locked up in the soil, or how nutrient interactions affect uptake. OptiYield gives growers a wider view of soil health, nutrient...
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 | 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 … 🤦...
by helen.holman | Apr 17, 2024 | Emerald Research, OptiYield
Soil health is a phrase that has been climbing up the agricultural, sustainability and political agendas in recent years and is fast becoming quite a meme. As with many clichés, it can mean many things to many different parties, but what should it mean to farmers and...
