OptiSoil recently conducted a soil survey at a macadamia orchard on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, using electromagnetic (EM) soil mapping technology to investigate soil variability, drainage conditions and opportunities for future orchard development.… Read more
Getting the most from soil moisture probes starts with putting them in the right location. Building on our recent work using electromagnetic (EM) mapping to guide moisture probe placement in cotton fields, OptiSoil has been combining DualEM soil… Read more
OptiSoil founder and soil scientist Ned Skehan attended AgriFocus 2026 in Streatham, Victoria, on Wednesday, 21 October, presenting on the topic "Turning Soil Data into Better Decisions". Hosted by Southern Farming Systems (SFS), AgriFocus is an… Read more
With the cotton season underway, OptiSoil has been EM mapping fields and combining the survey data with topography to help choose locations for soil moisture probes. The aim is to place probes in soil and slope classes that are representative of the… Read more
At OptiSoil, accurate data is the foundation of better farming decisions. That is why we invest in the soil laboratory technologies, including elemental analysis using ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry). This ensures… Read more
At OptiSoil we are committed to providing practical, science based soil insights that integrate smoothly with the tools agronomists and farmers already use. For those working with SoilMate through the Back Paddock system, our services are designed to… Read more
We are proud to announce that OptiSoil has successfully completed ASPAC proficiency certification through the Australian Soil and Plant Analysis Council. This achievement represents an important milestone for our laboratory and reinforces our… Read more
Recently, Ned had the opportunity to speak at the Soil & Carbon Masterclass hosted by Boolah Farms in Pallamallawa, delivered in partnership with Loam Bio and OptiSoil. It was encouraging to see farmers, advisers and industry partners come… Read more
