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    Articles/Added: 09.05.2022

    HEAVY METALS IN THE SOIL

    The soil usually contains a number of heavy metals found in nature. However, heavy metals obtained from the activity can create concentrations that lead to an increased risk of exposure. Therefore, it is necessary to use targeted cleaning methods. Metals bind to soil organic matter and minerals, which can lead to their accumulation over time. The three main metals in contaminated soils are lead, arsenic and cadmium. Arsenic can be naturally enriched in phosphates used for fertilizers. Cadmium is enriched…

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    Articles/Added: 08.04.2022

    HOW THE AGROTEST LABORATORY WORKS

    WE OPENED OUR DOORS FOR LATIFUNDISTS AND SHOWED HOW THE MODERN AGROCHEMICAL LABORATORY WORKS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxlvP9ihn-0

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    Articles/Added: 22.02.2022

    QUALITY AND INTERPRETATION OF IRRIGATION WATER

    The quality of irrigation water depends on its chemical composition. The concentration of mineral components in water varies…

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    Articles/Added: 08.06.2021

    SOIL MICROORGANISMS

    The soil contains a huge population of living organisms, most of which are too small to be seen…

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    Articles/Added: 13.05.2021

    ORTHOPHOSPHATES OR POLYPHOSPHATES: WHICH IS BETTER?

    There is an opinion that from the agronomic point of view, orthophosphates are better than polyphosphates. WHAT ARE…

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    Articles/Added: 11.03.2021

    HOW TO CONVERT PHOSPHORUS TO OXIDE

    Phosphorus in the results of soil analysis One of the questions that our clients periodically ask us is: “Why in the results of soil analysis the amount of available phosphorus is given as P (as phosphorus expressed in ppm or mg / kg), and in the recommendations for fertilizers as P2O5 (as phosphorus oxide expressed in kg / ha) ”? Phosphorus and potassium oxide It was previously believed that all elements exist in the form of oxides. After it was…

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    Articles/Added: 27.02.2021

    NITROGEN FERTILIZERS - USE WISELY!

    NITROGEN NORM Nitrogen fertilizers are needed to get the highest yields for most crops. The best nitrogen rate…

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    Articles/Added: 28.11.2020

    Soil fertility

    Definition Study of the ability of the soil to provide plants with essential mineral nutrients, the mechanism by…

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    Articles/Added: 20.08.2018

    Nutrient defeciency of elements

    GENERAL OUTLINE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES Nutrient elements that show their deficiency symptoms on the older leaves of…

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    Articles/Added: 26.12.2017

    Plant analysis. Main principles

    Healthy plants contain predictable concentrations of the elements (nutrients) required for normal growth and development. Plants need primary…

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    Articles/Added: 26.12.2017

    How to send soil and plant samples to Agrotest Lab

    You can send soil and plant samples by any delivery, which is in Your area. Reciever: Ltd "Analytical Laboratory "Agrotest", Stolichnoye shose 100, Kiyv If soil samples were sent by Nova Poshta, you should mark in declaration Nova Poshta Kyiv, Storage №1. List of offices Nova Poshta you can see here: https://novaposhta.ua

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    Articles/Added: 20.12.2017

    Give recommendations on fertilizer application

    BROADCAST APPLICATION Liming The application of lime or other pH correcting material is usually broadcast well in advance…

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    Articles/Added: 18.12.2017

    Scheme of potato's sampling on nitrate analysis

    The level of nitrate - nitrogen in potato petioles must be interpreted in relation to the stage of…

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    Articles/Added: 17.12.2017

    Complex soil analysis

    Complex soil analysis, include determination of basic and additional agricultural chemistry parameters (acidity of soil, organic matter, maintenance…

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    Articles/Added: 16.12.2017

    Soil Health - The role of soil protozoa and nematodes

    THE ROLE OF SOIL PROTESTABLE MICROORGANISMS AND NEMATOD The simplest microorganisms The simplest microorganisms are single-celled, which feed…

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Questions that interest you

  • HOW TO SEND SOIL AND PLANT SAMPLES TO US IN THE LABORATORY?

    You can send the sampled soil and plant samples to our laboratory by any courier convenient for you, which is in your locality. Recipient: Agrotest Analytical Laboratory, Stolychne Shosse 100, Kyiv.

  • WHERE TO SEE EXAMPLES OF RESULTS

    Example of the results of soil analysis - see here

    Example of plant analysis results - see here

    Example of analysis results for the service "precision farming" - see here

  • WHAT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE RECOMMENDATIONS?

    For a standard laboratory analysis, you need to know the planned yield of three different crops (if you do not clearly understand the crop to be grown next season) or one crop with three different yield options (if the crop is clear but the grower wants to compare costs for each planned yield). Any additional information will also be useful, such as information on the presence or absence of irrigation, rainfall in the region where the fields are located, last year's predecessor crops and their yields, and more.

  • WHAT SHOULD I DO IF THE PLANTS IN ONE AREA OF MY FIELD LOOK GREEN AND HEALTHY, BUT IN ANOTHER?

    For comparative analysis, we recommend that plant samples be taken from each of these sites. It is also useful to include in the comments all information about management practices in these areas (if there were any differences). After harvesting, soil samples are also recommended to be taken separately from each plot.

  • DO I HAVE TO PAY SEPARATELY FOR RECOMMENDATIONS?

    No, because the fee for recommendations is included in the total cost of conducting a full comprehensive agrochemical analysis.

  • IS IT POSSIBLE TO DOWNLOAD THE SOIL TEST RESULTS FOR ACCURATE AGRICULTURE TO THE CLIENT'S SOFTWARE

    Yes! At the client's request, Agrotest Analytical Laboratory can give the results of soil analysis for precision farming in many well-known modern formats used by all modern manufacturers of precision farming equipment.

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