by helen.holman | Jan 26, 2026 | Crop Health, Nutrient Testing, OptiYield
Why Soil Analysis Matters in Potato Crops In potato production, the difference between a profitable crop and a marginal one often lies in how well you match soil fertility with plant demand. Soil analysis provides the data; converting that data into a practical...
by helen.holman | Jan 12, 2026 | Nutrient Testing, OptiYield
Why Standard Soil Tests Don’t Tell Potato Growers What They Need to Know Standard soil tests for potatoes are a useful starting point, but they rarely provide the full picture needed to build an accurate fertiliser and crop nutrition programme. They can show basic...
by helen.holman | Jan 5, 2026 | OptiYield
Why Successful Potato Crops Start with Better Soil Data Why Soil Data Matters Before Planting Every great potato crop starts long before the planter rolls into the field. It starts with accurate, actionable soil data. The soil beneath your feet and around the crop’s...
by helen.holman | Dec 15, 2025 | OptiYield, Uncategorized
Why Fertiliser Inputs Are Under Pressure Fertiliser use is being challenged from several directions: rising input costs, pressure to improve nutrient use efficiency, environmental regulation and the need to protect margins. Cutting inputs without understanding...
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...
