Discover the science behind soil health and crop fertility.
This practical guide explains how soils form, what they’re made of, and how to analyze them to improve farming results.
This edition offers clear, step‑by‑step methods for sampling, preparing, and testing soil. It covers moisture, organic matter, chemical composition, and the interpretation of results to guide soil management decisions.
- How soils originate from rocks and climate, and how this affects texture and fertility
- Hands‑on procedures for preparing samples, measuring moisture, and analyzing chemistry
- Techniques for determining silica, lime, magnesia, potash, phosphoric acid, and other components
Ideal for farmers, agronomists, and students needing a solid, practical foundation in soil analysis.