Standard vs Gold Soil Tests - What's the difference?

Soil Testing That Works for You

Understanding your soil is key to improving performance and managing inputs. We offer two tiers of analysis—Standard and Gold Analysis—so you can choose the level of insight that fits you and your farm’s needs.

Standard Soil Analysis

Your essential foundation

Our standard soil test provides the key indicators you need to manage fertility and meet requirements:

• pH
• Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), Magnesium (Mg)
• Organic Matter

Ideal for:

• Routine soil monitoring
• Building a reliable nutrient management plan

A practical, cost-effective way to keep your soils on track.

Gold Analysis

Take a deep dive into your soil - We are now offering a Detailed soil analysis option in collaboration with Hutchinson’s Healthy Soils. With many farming clients, representing over one million hectares, Hutchinsons are a leading agricultural and horticultural input advice and supply company.

Founded in 1938, Hutchinsons remains a family business and now employs over 500 staff nationwide, with more than half directly involved with client-facing agronomic relationships.

A forward thinking, can-do attitude is at the forefront of their philosophy. A long-standing commitment to customers and staff, technological advances and continuity of management are key strengths of the business.

The Gold Analysis provided by Hutchinsons, provides a deeper understanding of your soil by looking at:

• Plant-available nutrients
• Nutrients held within the soil but not immediately available
• Total nutrient reserves and soil characteristics

This means you can:

• Understand why your soil behaves as it does
• Unlock nutrients already in your soil
• Make more informed, long-term decisions

Ideal for improving efficiency, reducing inputs, and maximising performance.

Which Should You Choose?

• Standard Test → for routine testing
• Gold Analysis → when you want deeper insight and optimisation

Most growers benefit from using both together—standard testing for regular monitoring, with Gold Analysis to unlock greater potential where it matters most.

Ready to take the next step?

Whether you’re starting with the basics or looking to go further, we can help you get the most from your soil.

Get in touch today to discuss the right soil analysis for your farm or order you standard soil packs here