SOYL Ltd is a corporate member of LEAF and supports LEAF’s
mission to promote Integrated Farm Management. SOYL also helps many LEAF
members who use SOYL’s professional nutrient management services.
Using SOYL maps, recommendations and advice satisfies the
following elements of the LEAF audit;
| Q2.1.1 We identify and map the different
soil types across the farm. |
Read about SOYL Nutrient Mapping
and Conductivity Surveys. |
| Q2.2.1 We identify and map all areas prone to
erosion and take remedial action to avoid problems. |
Read about SOYL Nutrient Mapping and Conductivity
Surveys. |
Q2.2.2 We adopt a general policy to conserve
and build up soil organic matter.
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Read about SOYL Nutrient Mapping |
Q2.4.1 We use a FACTS qualified agronomist for
our crop nutrition advice.
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Contact SOYL if you require our FACTS references. |
| Q2.4.3 We have a Nutrient Management Plan - this
is integrated with the Manure Management Plan. |
Read about SOYL Recommendations. |
| Q2.4.4 We are aware of soils and crops prone
to trace element deficiencies. |
Read about SOYL Nutrient Mapping |
| Q2.4.5 We regularly analyse the soil nutrient
and pH value of the soil. |
Read about SOYL sampling. |
| Q2.4.6 We use nutrient balance sheets as part
of our Nutrient Management Plan. |
Read about SOYL Recommendations. |
| Q2.4.7 We consider nutrient contributions from
different crops in the rotation and N mineralisation from cultivations. |
Read about SOYL Recommendations. |
| Q2.4.8 We ensure that the soil is kept at optimum
pH. |
Read about SOYL Nutrient Mapping |
| Q2.4.9 We consider variable applications of lime
in large fields where different levels of pH are measured. |
Read about SOYL Recommendations. |
| Q2.4.10 We ensure that applications of fertilisers
are applied only where required (i.e. we se RB209 or equivalent). |
Read about Variable Rate Application |
| Q2.6.6 We consider altering application rates
in response to in-field variations of soil status. |
Read about Variable Rate Application |
| Q2.6.7 We consider precision farming technology. |
SOYL offer services and products in every aspect
of precision farming. |
SOYL will provide LEAF grower members with a complimentary
assessment of how precision farming technology can help your farm business.
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