Food sciences
Services
Testing Of Soils, Nutrients And Fertilisers For
Agriculture
The questionnaire linked below is gathering data on
laboratory sampling and analysis of agricultural soils and
nutrient-supplying materials. This is part of a scoping study of
laboratories that offer analytical services to agriculture, to
ascertain the methods currently being used and what QC procedures
are in use.
This study is part of wider Defra work to help improve the
management of nutrients and fertilisers by the farming
industry. Laboratory sampling and testing is of growing
importance to help ensure economically efficient farming, secure
our food supplies and to help reduce nutrient losses to the
environment. Efficient use of nutrients can help optimise crop
productivity and maintain the health of soils – an important factor
in tackling climate change.
The results of the survey will inform Defra’s work with farmers
and their advisors aimed at increasing the efficiency of nutrient
use to secure acceptable crop yields as part of a thriving farming
and food sector whilst contributing to reducing the net
environmental impact from agriculture.
We would be grateful if you would complete the questionnaire
linked below and return it to us by email to pete.colwell@lgc.co.uk
by 24 August 2010.
If you would like more information, please contact Pete
Colwell, Pete.Colwell@lgc.co.uk tel: +44
(0)208 943 7443 .
Link to questionnaire
(excel format)