Proven Versatility Carrier 0-2cm depth 2-3cm depth 5-12cm depth 5-12cm depth 5-16cm depth 5-16cm depth Following harrow tine


CrossCutter Disc


Disc 450


TrueCut 470


TrueCut 510


TrueCut 610


Carrier is a disc cultivator used for high speed primary tillage and seedbed preparation. The wide range of front tools, discs and packers enables Carrier to handle the versatile challenges of modern farming – from ultra-shallow cultivation to a deeper incorporation. The versatility it brings to the farm saves passes, decreases machine cost per hectare and provides the best start possible for the coming crop.


Carrier X 3m – 6.25m


Carrier 3m – 12.25m


Carrier L/XL 4.25m – 6.25m


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NRM Soil Health Package Help realise your soil’s potential


Integrating measurements of soil pH and nutrient status (P, K, Mg) with soil texture, organic matter and biological activity to produce a Soil Health Index value and interpretive report.


HEALTH CHEMICAL


SOIL BIOLOGICAL PHYSICAL


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AUGUST 2018 • ANGLIA FARMER 39


REPORT (Continued)


Soil Health Index Adjustments REPORT


Report No. Sample No. Sample Ref.


0


35102 254467


BIG FIELD Very Low Date Received: 29/05/2014 2.2 Soil Microbial Index Result Mg


Adjustments to the above soil microbial index are made to create the Soil Health Index. The results from the chemical and physical tests summarised on the first page are used to make these 2


P K


Organic Matter (LOI) Soil pH


Parameter


1 1


10.3 mg/l 69.5 mg/l


adjustments. The table below provides the justification to these adjustments.


77.0 mg/l 1.2%


Adjustment 6.6


Where no future crop code has been given, levels are calculated assuming an arable crop. If general fertiliser and lime recommendations have been requested, these are given on the following sheets. The analytical methods used are as described in DEFRA Reference Book 427. The index values are determined from the DEFRA Fertiliser Recommendations RD209 8th Edition (Appendix 4).


No Adjustment Microbial Activity


Slight / Moderate Index Result


CO Burst2


2.2 15 mg/kg beneficial microbial activity. See section 4.2 of the soil health hand book for more information on the importance of phosphorus to plant health.


Negative Slight Low (15-25) Very Low Low Moderate-Low Moderate High


Potential N Mineralisation (kg/ha/yr) - Based on CO Burst2 Very Low (<15)


Negative


Textural Classification 90


100 No Adjustment 80 70 60 50 40 30 Sandy clay loam 20 10 Sand


Loamy sand


Sandy loam Clay loam


Sandy clay


Silty clay


Negative Sandy silt loam


Silty clay loam


Clay Adjustment


Potassium availability is low, affecting canopy and root development, and potentially restricting plant uptake of nitrogen. Movement of soluble sugars from leaf to root will be low, affecting root exudate production and plant-microbe interactions. This situation will increase in severity as soil moisture deficit and air temperature increases. See section 4.2 of the soil health handbook for more information on effects of low potassium on plant health.


Moderate-Low (25-45) Moderate (45-75) High (75-105)


Magnesium availability should be adequate for good plant leaf and root development. See section 4.2 of the soil health handbook for more information on the influence of magnesium on soil health.


The fine micro-aggregate structure of this soil type maintains low exchange rates of air and water, resulting in very slow conversion or loss of soil carbon. Microbial respiration rates will be regulated by soil temperature and available carbon sources, which may be lower than other mineral soil types, but should be sustained over very long periods of time. For more information on how soil texture influences soil health see section 3.1 of the soil health handbook.


Heavy Soil Medium Soil Light Soil


Soil Textural Class:


Major Soil


Classification: Slope:


Medium 3o


Soil Organic Matter is low. Populations of soil microorganisms essential for many biochemical interactions Water Erosion Risk


Silt loam


will be limited by the low carbon food source. The soil may have poor structure due to the lack of cohesion which is enhanced by the presence of soil organic matter forming soil aggregates. In certain soil types the water holding capacity may be very low. See section 3.2 of the soil health handbook for more information on low organic matter levels.


Key:


> 7 3-7 2-3 < 2


Percent sand


Soil Health Index - Based on soil chemical, physical and biological results. 1.5


0


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1 Very Low 3 Low Moderate-Low


o o o o


Light Medium Heavy


Very High High


Moderate Lower


Breakdown:


Sand 20% Clay Loam


Silt 60% Clay 20%


Your Soil pH is within the optimum range for healthy plant growth. The pH of the soil will not be contributing to nutrient deficiencies or declines in microbial populations. See section 4.1 of the soil health handbook for more information on how soil pH can influence the health of a soil system.


Phosphorus availability is low and will be affecting plant root development. This in turn will influence plant-microbe interactions and the ability for roots to produce suitable exudate to maintain or stimulate


Very Acid Acid Justification Neutral Alkali Very Alkali Cropping: 1 1.5


Winter Wheat into Spring Oats 44 Ha


2


Field Area: Date Reported:


Low 04/03/2015


Soil Chemical Analysis Index Result


1.5


Soil Health Index Result Low


Marginal


Direction of Adjustment Target


Marginal High Farm Details:


A FARMER BARN FARM STONEY LANE SOIL


2.2 3 Moderate-Low Client: 4


Laboratory Reference: Report No.


Sample No. Date Reported:


35102 254467


04/03/2015


U 49 Moderate


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BERKSHIRE RG42 6NS 5 High


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4 Moderate NRM Coopers Bridge, Braziers Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire RG42 6NS Tel: +44 (0) 1344 886338 Fax: +44 (0) 1344 890972 Email: enquiries@nrm.uk.com www.nrm.uk.com


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High 5


Slope


Percent clay


10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100


Percent silt


10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100


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