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This test includes 32 laboratory tests, 18 calculations and 3 sets of recommendations covering soil friability, plant nutrition and soil biology in a 9-page full-colour report. It represents the sum of 45 years research into soil function and management and covers all three functional components of The Mikhail System - Structure, Nutrition and Biology.

Its main use is in situations where Complete management of Soil Health is required. Once complete soil balance has been achieved, the sensitivity of soil biology to any disturbance makes this test valuable in monitoring changes that occur over time for effective maintenance of soil balance.

The results and recommendations are organised into each of the three Soil Balance components - Structure, Nutrients and Biology to make the report easy and straightforward to use.

This test comprises 24 laboratory tests and 13 calculations, presented in an easy-to-read 4-page report with full colour graphs and four sets of recommendations covering soil friability and plant nutrition for each of three land uses. It covers both exchangeable cations and essential plant nutrients and so is valuable for situations such as pasture production or horticulture, where a once-a-year soil test forms the basis for programming of both soil management and fertiliser inputs over the following 12 months. Examples of other situations in which the Standard Soil Balance Analysis can be used include:

Condition assessments prior to purchasing a property
Investigating production suitability for diversification options
Management of highly intensive production systems
Maintenance of high produce quality standards
Agricultural and Soils Research