Elements and Performance Criteria
- Research information about soil
- Information about soil is obtained from various sources and filed.
- Information about soil is analysed for relevance to particular enterprise operation.
- Particular soil properties, identified as relevant to the enterprise, are researched for further enquiry.
- Relevant soil properties are identified for testing.
- Soil tests are conducted or samples are collected and sent for analysis.
- Apply information from soil testing to production and/or management plan
- Develop soil amendment strategies
- Soil properties capable of being ameliorated are identified for action.
- Relevant soil ameliorants or cultural practices are identified, as appropriate, for inclusion in production/management plan.
- Soil ameliorants are quantified and purchased.
- Soil ameliorating activities are costed and included in production/management plan.
- Monitor soil amendment strategies