FAQs - Services
How much does a NUlogic Soil Analysis Kit cost?
The recommended retail price for the six sample kit is $249 plus GST, but may vary. Contact your local Landmark or CSBP independent sales agent for specific prices.
How much does a NUlogic Plant Analysis Kit cost?
The recommended retail price for the four sample kit is $169 plus GST, but may vary. Please contact your local Landmark or CSBP independent sales agent for specific prices.
What does the price of the NUlogic kit include?
The price of the kit includes materials and postage (detailed sampling instructions, sample bags, prepaid box for mailing the samples to the lab) and the cost of the standard laboratory analyses. You will receive a written report of the analytical results i.e. the soil or plant nutrient levels.
What about the cost of Optional Additional Tests?
Non-routine tests (aluminium, trace elements, exchangeable cations, soil health tests) are not included in the cost of the kit. If you want these, fill in the Optional Additional Tests form in the kit and include payment details (credit card authority or enclosed cheque).
Does the price of the kit include a NUlogic interpretation of the results and fertiliser recommendations?
No, the cost of the complete NUlogic service is not included in the price of the kit. However, if you are a CSBP fertiliser customer, you will receive the NUlogic interpretation and recommendation free of charge.
Who can I get to take my soil samples?
There are a number of contractors who will collect soil samples for you. Landmark and SoilTech have a number of contractors across the agricultural region who routinely use GPS location for the sampling sites.
When is the best time to take soil samples?
Soil samples are best taken immediately after harvest for cropping paddocks or after pasture senescence in early summer. See the sampling instructions in the kit for more information. Peak laboratory times are from February to March.
Who can I get to take my plant samples?
Unlike soil sampling, there are no large-scale contractors who will take plant samples. Collecting plant samples for tissue analysis is best done by yourself or your agronomist who can record useful observations in the field.
When is the best time to sample plants?
This depends upon the plant you are sampling. See the sampling instructions in the kit for details.
How long will it take to get my soil and plant analysis results back?
From when you mail your soil samples to when you receive a visit from your NUlogic adviser, the average time taken will be two to three weeks. This period can increase to four to five weeks during the busiest months of February and March.
Once received at the laboratory, soil samples are analysed within five to seven working days, so if you would like an early indication of your results please contact your NUlogic adviser after this time.
Plant test results tend to be more urgent, and on average will take five to seven working days from arrival at the laboratory to delivery by a NUlogic adviser. Plants are analysed within three to five working days with raw results mailed or provided to your NUlogic advisor for interpretation and delivery.
How much soil do I need to supply for my soil test?
It is recommended that 500-600 grams of soil is collected per sample. The sample bags supplied in the kit have a dotted line indicating how much soil is recommended. For more information, see the sampling instructions in the kit.
How much plant material do I need to supply for my plant test?
It is recommended that 50-100 grams should be sampled to help overcome variability. Depending upon the plant size, and whether the whole plant is sampled or only a specific part, the sample boxes provided in the kit should be loosely filled with plant material. For wheat this is about 20 whole shoots. For more information, see the sampling instructions in the kit.
How long do you keep the soil and plant samples?
Samples are kept for at least four weeks. If your NUlogic adviser feels there is a problem with a result, they can request that the analysis is repeated within that time.
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