1/2) Simple Agrometrics
When interpreting Soil Analysis Results, you MUST state the type of Crop e.g. Maize, Potato etc., then the Yield target e.g. 10 tons/ha etc. In terms of nutrition, YOU MUST FIRST SATISFY PHOSPHORUS REQUIREMENTS @MoLAWRR_Zim @basera_john @WendyMadzura
When interpreting Soil Analysis Results, you MUST state the type of Crop e.g. Maize, Potato etc., then the Yield target e.g. 10 tons/ha etc. In terms of nutrition, YOU MUST FIRST SATISFY PHOSPHORUS REQUIREMENTS @MoLAWRR_Zim @basera_john @WendyMadzura
2/2) This is because GENERALLY - ZIMBABWEAN SOILS LACK PHOSPHORUS! Also phosphorus is technically immobile in the soil, with some scholars arguing that mobility can never exceed 1/8 of an inch per YEAR! @basera_john @MoLAWRR_Zim @Rusere_Ronald @WendyMadzura @mucharedzeyi
1/2) SOIL ANALYSIS
Afterthought: Soil Analysis is done in the Laboratory. In ZIMBABWE one can take their samples to Aglabs at @Agricura_ZW, UZ, TRB @MoLAWRR_Zim , Zimlabs,, Results will come through in the form of a Soil Test Certificate @basera_john @MM_Garden1 @Rusere_Ronald
Afterthought: Soil Analysis is done in the Laboratory. In ZIMBABWE one can take their samples to Aglabs at @Agricura_ZW, UZ, TRB @MoLAWRR_Zim , Zimlabs,, Results will come through in the form of a Soil Test Certificate @basera_john @MM_Garden1 @Rusere_Ronald
2/2) SOIL ANALYSIS
After receiving a SOIL TEST CERTIFICATE from the LAB, a farmer MUST find their way to a QUALIFIED AGRONOMIST/SOIL SCIENTIST'S DESK for interpretation of the RESULTS. That's where issues of Lime, Fertilizer type, Quantity etc. are determined! @basera_john
After receiving a SOIL TEST CERTIFICATE from the LAB, a farmer MUST find their way to a QUALIFIED AGRONOMIST/SOIL SCIENTIST'S DESK for interpretation of the RESULTS. That's where issues of Lime, Fertilizer type, Quantity etc. are determined! @basera_john
