Reports with interpretations are emailed and include a telephone or Zoom consultation. Ongoing support and consultancy available.

In our efforts to ensure complete understanding of the data on each report, we encourage you to take up our offer and phone the lab for further discussion regarding the results. We recognise that many farmers and growers will be new to the biological approach. We are commited to ensuring that the information makes sense and becomes a valuable resource to assist in making the right decisions.

Phil has had 38 years experience in the farming industry, 15 years as a certified Organic farmer, and 10 years Soil consulting and assisting farmers in the transition to a low input biological farming system. Phil provides a practical ‘hands-on’ experience for agricultural and horticultural systems in New Zealand. We are available for presentations to your farming group.

Collection of soil samples is as easy as sampling for minerals. Soil analysis can provide important information about physical conditions, fertility (nutrient) status, and chemical properties that affect a soil’s suitability for growing plants. Routine sampling and analysis can be useful tools for the management of small acreages.

Maintaining a record of soil analysis results also can give valuable information on long-term changes in soil properties.

We offer Microscope training workshops aimed at first time users to gain skills for qualitative assessment on compost tea & inoculum. Contact us for date of next available workshop.