Soil and forage testing companies
To test the nutrient status of a soil and create a nutrient management plan, you must collect a soil sample and send it to a laboratory for analysis. On this page, you’ll find a list of companies that offer soil-testing services and possibly forage analyses.
The cost for a simple pH, P, K and Mg soil test is around £8–10 per field, but can vary depending on what other tests are included.
Benefits of soil testing
- Increased productivity through identification of soil or nutrient factors that may be limiting plant growth
- Increased profitability through using fertilisers more efficiently – right fertiliser, right place, right time
Benefits of forage testing
- Increased profitability through understanding nutritional value of forage to allow for efficient expenditure on feeds
- Increased productivity through improved livestock feed efficiency
Laboratories where you can send your soil samples
See below a list of laboratories that will analyse soil samples and may also provide forage analysis.
Most UK laboratories are members of the Professional Agricultural Analysis Group (PAAG). Members of the group perform proficiency tests (often called ring tests) carried out by Wageningen University that guarantee analysis from any member can be trusted.
Companies | Address | Website | Number | Member of PAAG | Forage sample |
AgroChemex | Aldhams Farm Research Station, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2NF | www.agrochemex.com | 01206 281703 | Yes | No |
Alliance Technical Laboratories | Gateway House, Ipswich Road, Needham Market, Ipswich, IP6 8EL | www.alliancetechnical.co.uk | 01449 721192 | Yes | Yes |
Anglian Soil Analysis Ltd | One Way Street, Sutterton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 2JQ | www.angliansoil.co.uk | 01205 460590 | Yes | Yes |
Bioparametrics Ltd | Peter Wilson Building, Kings Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH9 3JG | www.bioparametrics.com | 01620 820349 | Yes | Yes |
E & J Solutions Ltd | Quyfields, Ledicot, Shobdon, Herefordshire, HR6 9NX | www.eandjsolutions.co.uk | 01568 708925 | Yes | Yes |
Eurofins UK | Valiant Way, Wolverhampton, WV9 5GB | www.eurofins.co.uk | 0845 604 6740 | Yes | Yes |
Fast Analytical | Crop Technology Centre, Brogdale Farm, Brogdale Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8XZ | www.fastltd.co.uk/fastlaboratory | 01795 533225 | Yes | No |
Hill Court Farm Research | Hill Court Farm, Frogsmarsh Corse Lawn, Gloucestershire, GL19 4PW | www.hillcourtfarm.co.uk | 01452 840693 | Yes | Yes |
Lancrop Laboratories | Manor Place, Wellington Road, The Industrial Estate, Pocklington Industrial Estate, York, YO42 1DN | www.lancrop.com | 01759 305116 | Yes | Yes |
NRM Laboratories | Coopers Bridge, Braziers Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 6NS | www.nrm.uk.com | 01344 886338 | Yes | Yes |
OMEX Agriculture | Estuary Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2HH | www.omex.co.uk | 01553 760011 | Yes | No |
Richard Austin Agriculture Ltd | Oak Apple Cottage, Little Field, Fen Road, Frampton West, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1RZ | www.richardaustinagriculture.co.uk | 01205 722755 | Yes | No |
Companies that will collect your soil samples and have them analysed for you
See below a list of laboratories that will collect your soil samples and have them analysed by a laboratory for you; they may also provide forage analysis.
Company | Address | Website | Number | Forage sample |
ACS Farm Image | Durlock Bridge Farm, Durlock Road, Staple, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1JU | www.acsrecycling.co.uk | 01233 740247 | Yes |
ADAS | Spring Lodge, 172 Chester Road, Helsby, Cheshire, WA6 0AR | www.adas.uk | 0333 014 2950 | Yes |
Agrii | Agrii Andoversford, Cheltenham , Gloucestershire, GL54 4LZ (or your local office) | www.agrii.co.uk | 0845 607 3322 | Yes |
Apex Analytical | 15 College Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 1JD | www.apextestingsolutions.co.uk | 01323 895520 | No |
Assured Agronomy Ltd | Amberly Lodge, 11 Washinghall Lane, Eastoft, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN17 4PR | www.assuredagronomy.co.uk | 07971 671115 | No |
Carrs Fertilisers | Old Croft, Stanwix, Carlisle, CA3 9BA | www.carrs-fertiliser.co.uk | 01228 592140 | No |
Charlotte Allen Soil Samples | 3 Arkwright Street, Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4EE | www.charlotteallensoilservices.com | 07786 158837 | Yes |
Countrywide Farmers plc | Countrywide House, Asparagus Way, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 1GN | www.countrywidefarmers.co.uk | 01386 429500 | Yes |
Davies Organic Consultancy | 10 Lincoln Row, St Eval, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7TR | www.farmingadvice.co.uk | 07968 328647 | Yes |
Environmental Scientifics Group | ESG House, Bretby Business Park, Ashby Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 0YZ | www.esg.co.uk | 01283 554400 | No |
Field Science | Downsview House, Grove Avenue, Coombe Dingle, Bristol, BS9 2RN | www.fieldscience.co.uk | 0117 985 8580 | Yes |
ForFarmers | 3–5 Alton Business Centre, Valley Lane, Ipswich, IP9 2AX | www.forfarmers.co.uk | 0845 0706280 | Yes |
Frank Wright Ltd | Blenheim House, Blenheim Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1HA | www.frankwright.com | 01335 341100 | Yes |
G.O.Davies (Westbury) Ltd | Harvest House, Westbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 9BY | www.godavies.co.uk | 01743 884717 | Yes |
Kingshay | Bridge Farm, West Bradley, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8LU | www.kingshay.com/advice/soilmanager | 01458 851555 | Yes |
NUVetNA | School of Veterinary Medicine & Science, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington, LE12 5RD | www.nottingham.ac.uk/vet/nuvetna | 0115 9516447 | Yes |
NWF Agriculture Ltd | Wardle, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6AQ | www.nwfagriculture.co.uk | 0800 262397 | Yes |
Origin Fertilisers (UK) Ltd | 1–3 Freeman Court, Jarman Way, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5HW | www.originfertilisers.co.uk | 01763 255500 | No |
Pearce Seeds Ltd | Rosedown Farm, Marston Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4SX | www.pearceseeds.co.uk | 01935 811400 | No |
Precision Decisions Ltd | Old Station Works, Station Lane, Shipton by Beningbrough, York, YO301BS | www.precisiondecisions.co.uk | 01347 844132 | Yes |
RHIZA |
Andoversford, Cheltenham , Gloucestershire, GL54 4LZ |
www.rhizadigital.co.uk | 03300 949150 | Yes |
Rumenco | Stretton House, Derby Road, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0DW | www.rumenco.co.uk | 0800 833675 | Yes |
SAC Consulting | J36 Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, LA7 7FP | www.sruc.ac.uk/info/120148/analytical_ services | 01539 566226 | Yes |
Safe Soil UK | 8 Chaplin Road, London, NW2 5PN | www.safesoil.co.uk | 07795 486 409 | Yes |
Sciantec Analytical Services | Stockbridge Technology Centre, Cawood, North Yorkshire, YO8 3SD | www.sciantec.uk.com | 01757 242400 | Yes |
Soil Fertility Services Ltd | Harvest House, New Road, Crimplesham, Norfolk, PE33 9FU | www.independentsoils.co.uk | 01366 384899 | Yes |
SOYL | Kennetside, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5PX | www.soyl.com | 01635 204190 | No |
The Courtyard Partnership | Unit 5, Dorcan Business Village, Murdock Road, Swindon, SN3 5HY | www.courtyard-partnership.co.uk | 01793 421345 | Yes |
Timac Agro UK |
Daniel Hall Building, Rothamsted, West Common, Harpenden, AL5 2JQ |
https://uk.timacagro.com | 01582 958444 | Yes |
Trouw Nutrition | Blenheim House, Blenheim Rd, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1HA | www.trouwnutrition.co.uk | 01335 341100 | Yes |
Waterfall & O’Brien | 138 Forest Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3SN | www.waterfallobrien.co.uk | 0117 958 3448 | Yes |
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