All nutrients low Non-nutri {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f1\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Palatino Linotype;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\stylesheet{ Normal;}{\s1 heading 1;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\keepn\s1\cf1\lang3081\b\fs17 Non-nutritional limitation(s)\b0\par Due to the large number of nutrients that are low or marginal in the plants I suspect the crop is experiencing a non-nutritional limitation to root growth. The plant may be experiencing reduced root growth for a number of reasons, including poor soil structure, waterlogging, droughting, root diseases and aluminium toxicity. Additional nutrients will not be profitable while the plant is suffering from such stresses. I suggest we try to identify the cause of the problem by examining the paddock in spring and taking soil samples at several depths down the profile over summer.\cf0\f1\fs24\par \pard\lang1033\f0\fs17\par } Aluminium & pH Aluminium {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\fs17 When pH levels fall below 4.5 - 5.0 aluminium becomes soluble in soil solution and excessive for proper plant root function. When pH is below these levels lime needs to be applied to raise the surface soil pH. Planting oats and triticale on low pH/high aluminium soils is a shorter term option as well.\cf0\lang3081\par } Bold, upper case, short Template {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\b\fs17 NITROGEN\b0\par ???...\par \par \b PHOSPHORUS\b0\par ???...\par \par \b POTASSIUM\b0\par ???...\par \par \b SULFUR\b0\par ???...\par \par \b pH and LIME\par \b0 ???...\par \par \b TRACE ELEMENTS\b0\par ???...\par \par \b PLANT TISSUE TESTS\b0\par ???...\par \par \b OTHER\b0\par ???...\par } Bolded lower case Template {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\b\fs17 pH\b0\par ???...\par \par \b Salinity\b0\par ???...\par \par \b Organic carbon\b0\par ???...\par \par \b Phosphorus sorption\par \b0 ???...\par \par \b Nitrogen\b0\par ???...\par \par \b Phosphorus\b0\par ???...\par \par \b Potassium\b0\par ???...\par \par \b Sulfur\b0\par ???...\par \par \b Trace elements\b0\par ???...\par \par \b Plant tissue tests\b0\par ???...\par \pard\fs17\par } Bolded upper case Template {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\b\fs17 pH\b0\par ???...\par \par \b SALT\b0\par ???...\par \par \b ORGANIC CARBON\b0\par ???...\par \par \b PHOSPHORUS SORPTION\par \b0 ???...\par \par \b NITROGEN\b0\par ???...\par \par \b PHOSPHORUS\b0\par ???...\par \par \b POTASSIUM\b0\par ???...\par \par \b SULFUR\b0\par ???...\par \par \b TRACE ELEMENTS\b0\par ???...\par \par \b PLANT TISSUE TESTS\b0\par ???...\par \par \b OTHER\b0\par \pard ???...\fs17\par } Copper oxychloride Copper {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\fs17 When applying foliar copper applications use 300 grams of Copper Oxychloride. Copper applications can cause scorching under bright sunny conditions but this rarely reduces yield.\cf0\lang3081\par } Follow-up near break Follow-up {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\fs17 This recommendation will need to be fine-tuned as we get closer to the break of season so I will be in contact in mid-April. In the meantime please call me on 0000 000 000 if you have any questions.\cf0\lang3081\par } High magnesium % of cations Cations {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\fs17 The high magnesium percent of exchangeable cations (EMP) may be increasing soil dispersion risk so it is important that additional magnesium is not added in soil amendments aimed at reducing acidity and/or sodicity. For this reason dolomite is not a very suitable soil amendment.\par } High sodium % of cations Cations {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\fs17 The high sodium percent of exchangeable cations (ESP) is likely to be contributing to poor soil structure on this soil type. If this is the case, the soil will have poor workability (which we usually call "Sunday country") and water infiltration will be poor, usually resulting in run off. We can confirm that high ESP is contributing to these problems by doing a dispersion test (placing a clod of soil in deionized water). On the basis of that we can better determine if application of gypsum is likely to improve soil structure.\par } Low Ca:Mg ratio Cations {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\sb100\sa100\f0\fs24 Ca/Mg ratio - Low - In this sample the Ca/Mg ratio was less than 1.5 and the magnesium % of cations was high . Soils with these characteristics may exhibit structural problems such as dispersiveness and stickiness which is amplified when they are cultivated wet. These soils respond well to the application of products such as gypsum (and lime where pH water is less than 5.5). To confirm the degree of dispersion conduct a dispersion test.\par \pard\f1\fs17\par } Low organic C % Organic C {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\fs17 Low organic carbon affects the ability of the soil to store and recycle nutients and soil stability. To increase soil carbon rapidly requires large inputs of organic matter such as that gained from high rates on manures or at leaset 3-4 year of productive pasture.\par } Low P PTA P {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\b\fs17 Phosphorus:\par \b0 Levels are very low. I suggest a soil test over to determine if this is a result of low soil availability of P or other factors.\par } Low pH Acidity {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\fs17 pH is low at all sites so I have recommended ???? t/ha of lime for this season. Soil tests should be collected in this paddock in three years time, if not before.\cf0\par } Low sulfur Sulfur {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Tahoma;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\lang1033\f0\fs17 Sulfur levels in this paddock are low. Low sulfur can reduce yield in its own right and also limit the utilization of applied nitrogen which can be very costly. I have recommended ????? as a starter fertilizer because of its high sulfur content. During the season we may also need to consider a NS fertilizer rather than a 'straight' nitrogen fertilizer like Urea.\lang3081\f1\par } Manganese sulphate PTA Mn {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Tahoma;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\lang1033\f0\fs17 Apply manganese as soon as possible and before the end of tillering. Application rates are approximately 3-4 kg/ha of Manganese Sulphate Powder in 50 l/ha of water (or higher). Only use good spray-grade manganese sulphate and pre-dissolve in water before adding to boomspray tanks. \lang3081\f1\par } No N Cotton No N {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\fs17 Although the soil analysis and associated assumptions indicates that there is a low probability of fertiliser response to N it is recommended that the N requirement of the crop be reassessed at critical growth stages such as early squaring, first flowers and peak flowers. Changes to assumed yield and protein target as a result of increased moisture availability or loss of N due to denitrification and other loss processes will likley require a fertiliser N application in-crop.\par } No N Grain No N {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\fs17 Although the soil analysis and associated assumptions indicates that there is a low probability of fertiliser response to N it is recommended that the N requirement of the crop be reassessed at critical growth stages such as Z31, Z41 and Z60. Changes to assumed yield and protein target as a result of increased moisture availability or loss of N due to denitrification and other loss processes will likley require a fertiliser N application in-crop.\par } Nutrients not recommended NutNotRec {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\b\fs17 Nutrients and soil amendments not added\b0 in this fertiliser programme were considered to be in sufficient or in sufficient excess in the soil so as to be unlikely to limit crop production in the near term and should be reassessed with a soil test in 5 -7 years time.\par } Nutrients removed in hay Hay {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Tahoma;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\lang1033\f0\fs17 Hay can be very draining on soil nutrients, so even though the Nutrient Requirements suggest low rates of nutrients be applied to this hay crop, it is important to increase rates to replace the additional quantities removed by cutting hay. \par \par \b Nitrogen: 21 kg/ha per tonne of Hay\par Phosphorus: 2 kg/ha per tonne of Hay \par Potassium: 14 kg/ha per tonne of Hay \par Sulphur: 2 kg/ha per tonne of Hay \lang3081\b0\f1\par } P placement – lupins Fert place {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Tahoma;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\lang1033\f0\fs17 Trials on this soil type have shown that if phosphorus is deep banded under lupins it can increase yields. The reason for this is that phosphorus is needed throughout the lupin's lifecycle and phosphorus placed deeper in the soil profile tends to remain in soil moisture and be available to lupin roots for a longer period of time than phosphorus applied closer to the soil surface.\lang3081\f1\par } Potassium – hay Potassium {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\fs17 Ensure adequate potassium is applied to maintain soil potassium levels (1 tonne of hay removes 14 kg/ha of potassium). Trial work has shown potassium is an important nutrient for hay quality. It also has an important role in allowing effective nitrogen and water utilization.\cf0\lang3081\par } PTA Cu - adequate PTA Cu {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang3081\b\fs17 Copper\b0\par Copper supply to the sampled plants is adequate. I suggest plant tissue testing be conducted again in 2 - 3 years time so copper supply can be monitored.\cf0\lang1033\par } PTA Cu - low PTA Cu {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang3081\b\fs17 Copper\b0\par Copper is likely to be limiting plant growth and yield, particularly if other nutrients are well supplied. I suggest an immediate foliar application of 200 - 300 g/ha of copper. Aim to significantly increase copper inputs next year and continue to monitor supply to future crops with plant tissue testing. Topdressing (and incorporation) of ??????next year will significantly improve supply of trace elements to future crops/pastures.\cf0\lang1033\par } PTA Cu - marginal PTA Cu {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f1\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Palatino Linotype;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang3081\b\fs17 Copper\b0\par Copper may be limiting depending upon supply of other nutrients and yield potential. Additional nitrogen may induce/enhance copper deficiency. An immediate foliar application of 200 - 300 g/ha of copper may be beneficial. Topdressing (and incorporation) of ???????? next year will significantly improve supply of trace elements to future crops/pastures.\cf0\f1\fs24\par \lang1033\f0\fs17\par } PTA K - adequate PTA K {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\stylesheet{ Normal;}{\s1 heading 1;}{\s2 heading 2;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\keepn\s2\cf1\lang3081\b\fs17 Potassium\b0\par Potassium supply to these plants appears adequate. Continue to monitor supply in future seasons with soil and plant tissue testing.\cf0\lang1033\fs17\par } PTA K - low PTA K {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\stylesheet{ Normal;}{\s1 heading 1;}{\s2 heading 2;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\keepn\s2\cf1\lang3081\b\fs17 Potassium\b0\par Inadequate potassium is likely to be limiting yield. Utilization and profitability of nitrogen is likely to have been reduced because of low potassium. Consider additional potassium ( Muriate of Potash) this season if other nutrients/factors are not limiting and sufficient growing season remains. Additional nitrogen fertilizer is unlikely to be profitable until the potassium deficiency is corrected.\cf0\lang1033\par } PTA K - marginal PTA K {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\stylesheet{ Normal;}{\s1 heading 1;}{\s2 heading 2;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\keepn\s2\cf1\lang3081\b\fs17 Potassium\b0\par Plant levels of potassium are marginal. Responses to additional nitrogen may be limited as a consequence. Consider using ????? products on future crops.\cf0\lang1033\par } PTA Mn - low PTA Mn {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang3081\b\fs17 Manganese\b0\par I suggest that a foliar application of 500 - 1000 g/ha manganese be applied as soon as possible. Severe deficiencies may require a repeat application in 4 - 6 weeks time. Consider using ???????? on future cereal crops.\cf0\lang1033\par } PTA Mn - marginal PTA Mn {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang3081\b\fs17 Manganese\b0\par Manganese is likely to be limiting yield and a foliar application of 500 - 1000 g/ha manganese may be beneficial. ??????products drilled or banded at ????kg/ha will significantly boost manganese availability in future.\cf0\lang1033\par } PTA N - adequate PTA N {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f1\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Palatino Linotype;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang3081\b\fs17 Nitrogen\par \b0 The crop may respond to additional nitrogen if yield potential is high, but grain protein responses to additional nitrogen are more likely.\cf0\f1\fs24\par \lang1033\f0\fs17\par } PTA N - low PTA N {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f1\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Palatino Linotype;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang3081\b\fs17 Nitrogen\b0\par The crop is deficient in nitrogen. A top-up of an additional ???kg/ha nitrogen is required if other nutrients and factors are not limiting. \cf0\f1\fs24\par \lang1033\f0\fs17\par } PTA N - marginal PTA N {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang3081\b\fs17 Nitrogen\b0\par Nitrogen is limiting yield, especially if other nutrients are in adequate supply. If no other factors are limiting, consider applying an additional ????kg/ha nitrogen.\par \cf0\lang1033\par } PTA P - adequate PTA P {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang3081\b\fs17 Phosphorus\b0\par Phosphorus uptake is adequate for these plants. I suggest soil tests be taken from this paddock every 3 - 4 years to ensure only profitable rates of phosphorus continue to be applied.\cf0\lang1033\par } PTA P - low PTA P {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang3081\b\fs17 Phosphorus\b0\par Plant uptake of phosphorus is poor. Check soil test levels and consider factors that may be affecting uptake including fertilizer rates used, soil moisture, root pruning factors (e.g. low pH, aluminium toxicity, poor soil structure, herbicide effects). Responses to additional nitrogen are highly unlikely with such poor phosphorus supply. Consider increased phosphorus rates in future seasons.\cf0\lang1033\par } PTA P - marginal PTA P {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f1\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Palatino Linotype;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang3081\b\fs17 Phosphorus\b0\par Phosphorus supply is likely to be limiting. Check soil test levels and consider factors that may be affecting the plants' ability to take up phosphorus including fertilizer rates used, soil moisture, root pruning factors (e.g. low soil pH, aluminium toxicity, poor soil structure, herbicide effects). Responses to additional nitrogen are unlikely to be profitable. Consider increased phosphorus rates in future seasons.\cf0\f1\fs24\par \lang1033\f0\fs17\par } PTA S - low PTA S {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f1\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Palatino Linotype;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang3081\b\fs17 Sulphur\b0\par Inadequate sulphur is limiting plant growth. If nitrogen is also limiting, consider applying ???? at ????kg/ha. \cf0\f1\fs24\par \lang1033\f0\fs17\par } PTA S - marginal PTA S {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f1\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Palatino Linotype;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang3081\b\fs17 Sulphur\b0\par Sulphur may be limiting. Products such as ??????should be preferred if additional nitrogen is required.\cf0\f1\fs24\par \lang1033\f0\fs17\par } PTA Zn - low PTA Zn {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f1\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Palatino Linotype;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang3081\b\fs17 Zinc\b0\par Zinc uptake is poor and may be limited by low or ineffective inputs, marginal soil moisture or restricted root development. A foliar application of 200 - 400 g/ha zinc will improve supply. Increased phosphorus inputs in future crops may improve zinc uptake if phosphorus is also limiting.\cf0\b\f1\fs24\par \lang1033\b0\f0\fs17\par } PTA Zn - marginal PTA Zn {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang3081\b\fs17 Zinc\b0\par Zinc may be limiting and an immediate foliar application of 200 - 400 g/ha zinc may be beneficial.\cf0\lang1033\par } Soil basic template Template {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\b\fs17 pH\b0\par \par \par \b Organic carbon\b0\par \par \par \b Salt\b0\par \par \par \b Nitrogen\b0\par \par \par \b Phosphorus\b0\par \par \par \b Potassium\b0\par \par \par \b Sulfur\b0\par } Soil optionals template Template {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\b\fs17 pH\b0\par \par \par \b Organic carbon\b0\par \par \par \b Salt\par \par \par Exchangeable cations\par \par \par PBI\b0\par \par \par \b Nitrogen\b0\par \par \par \b Phosphorus\b0\par \par \par \b Potassium\b0\par \par \par \b Sulfur\b0\par \par \par \b Trace elements\b0\par } Soilmate Training Quiz Quiz {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\fs17 1. What is the Target protein % and related Nitrogen Transfer Efficiency values you used in GraiNPlaN?\par \par 2. When can't you override the OC% in GraiNPlaN?\par \par 3. Name one Manure type and one Manure application category?\par \par 4. Name one of the Past Paddock History categories?\par \par 5. If you increase the bulk density of a sample in GrainNplan and CottoNPlan does the Crop N recommendation increase or decrease? \par \par 6. On which tab is Nutrient Balance link active - Evaluation or Recommendation?\par \par 7. When changing the Status of a Lab Test on the Evaluation tab what numerical range denotes Satisfactory?\par \par 8. What colour overlying a nutrient rate on Evaluation tab denotes that the recommended has been changed?\par \par 9. What are the two folders that a Lab Report may be located in immediately after importing into the SoilMate application ? \par \par 10. Name two reasons for a Lab Report being in the Unmatched Lab Tests folder after importing.\par \par 11. Where do you find information about the Software Version being currently used and date for Last Reference Update?\par \par 12. Name three methods by which a recommendation can be provided to a customer from Soilmate ?\par \par 13. Which tab on the first Soilmate screen allows your customise products, comments and evaluations for ease of use?\par \par 14. What is term used to describe your most used products, comments and evaluations?\par \par \pard 15. When selecting Fertilizer Products when making a recommendation, what are the three options for adding a product or products?\fs17\par } Trace elements – poor calibration TE {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Tahoma;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\lang1033\f0\fs17 Trace element soil tests are merely an indication of high medium and low probability that copper, zinc and manganese will limit yield . Seasonal conditions, rotations and soil types influence the ability of plants to harvest these nutrients, hence soil testing for these trace elements is, at best, a rough guide. Plant tissue tests should also be collected to better determine the need to apply of trace elements. \lang3081\f1\par } Very High Ca:Mg ratio Cations {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\sb100\sa100\cf1\fs20 Ca/Mg ratio - High - In this sample the Ca/Mg ratio was greater than 20 and the magnesium concentration was found to be the moderate to low. This suggests that there is a possibility of low magnesium supply to crops. To confirm the magnesium status of crops it is suggested that plant tissue analysis be conducted on the next crop to confirm the need for magnesium addition. Soil magnesium concentation frequently increases with depth so a deeper soil test may be useful.\par \pard\cf0\fs17\par } Zinc applications Zinc {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang3081{\fonttbl{\f0\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Tahoma;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\lang1033\f0\fs17 When applying foliar zinc use 500 g/ha of Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate. High water rates will assist with coverage and plant uptake when plants are small. \lang3081\f1\par }