GPS soil sampling and Conventional W soil sampling by Willington Crop Services
Willington Crop Services has GPS soil sampling and Conventional W soil sampling for soil fertilizer requirement. A Case Study by Willington Crop Services is used to show GPS soil sampling works on a farm. A Suffolk farmer needed Willington Crop Services for GPS soil sampling fields for fertility pre sugar beet in 2002.Data collected includes field boundaries driven giving field areas. Soil samples collected from each ha analysed for pH, P, K Mg.Results shown as mg nutrient/l field outlines plus coloured maps: the deepest colours showing greatest deficiencies. Plus a map produced by Willington Crop Services showing fertiliser applications recommended.Farmers that may use this serviceto optimise use of fertilisers so making applications economically viable.Or to rectify any problem areas within fields that may limit crop yields. Or to satisfy crop assurance.