Soil Science

Soil science is concerned with the study of soil as a natural resource, and in agricultural applications, this refers to assessing its properties in order to enable plants and crops to flourish.

Information on soil characterisation is a key indication of how an ecosystem works. The properties of soil horizons must be known in order for an accurate prediction to be made on how fast water will take to move through them (permeability).

This section comprises a wide range of quality soil analysis equipment including soil moisture sensors and meters, dial guage tensiometers, soil drying ovens, soil analysis test kits, pH and conductivity digital meters.

Soil Sampling and classification

Sampling and classification is required to determine the physical and chemical characteristics of a particular area or plot for agricultural development.

The soil sampling and classification equipment in this section will enable disturbed and undisturbed samples to be taken away for later analysis in the laboratory.

Soil Analysis

Carrying out an analysis of and measuring the key chemical characteristics of soil is essential in order to create the best conditions for plant growth.

This soil analysis section includes a range of instruments for measuring the pH and conductivity of the soil plus soil meters for sodium, potassium, nitrates and salt.

Soil Moisture and Permeability

The instruments in this section are used to collect important data on soil moisture content, soil moisture retention, infiltration capacity, permeability, hydraulic conductivity, and soil compaction that will assist the agronomist, soil scientist and farmer in making important decisions on irrigation scheduling and general soil analyses.