| 1. First the field boundary is mapped using a quad bike equipped with GPS and sample points logged, the map below was sampled at approximately 1 Hectare centers. |
| 2. Samples are then taken from each sample point in the field and sent to a laboratory for analysis. |
This field was sampled for
PCN ( Potato cyst nematode ) |
This map shows the sample
points |
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| The map below shows the egg count of the field |
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| The next map shows the cyst count of the field |
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| These maps show the laboratory analysis reports for Egg and Cyst counts and highlight the potential savings to be had by Not having to treat all of the field with chemicals. |
| The soil samples for fertiliser can be used in the same way to poduce maps and veriable rate aplication files. |
| Analysis can do done as below e.g. Basic soil - P, K, Mg, pH |
H. Stocks & Son
Soil Sampling
This picture shows the soil sampling spear |
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30 / 40 samples |
taken per hectre for PCN |