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
At OptiSoil, we recently conducted a series of EM (Electromagnetic) and Gamma radiometric surveys in an almond orchard - timed precisely before the nut set stage. This early window is crucial, as once the canopy thickens and the gator can no longer… Read more
Our Senior Chemists, Hasitha and Chamansha, recently participated in the Australasian Soil & Plant Analysis Council (ASPAC) Workshop, held from 15th to 17th October 2025 at Southern Cross University in Brisbane. As part of… Read more
Collaborating with The University of Sydney on Baseline Soil Sampling At OptiSoil, we’re proud to contribute to forward-thinking research in soil carbon and land management. Recently, our team completed a large-scale sampling project in… Read more
At OptiSoil, we are currently undertaking an Electromagnetic (EM) and Gamma radiometric survey in Central West New South Wales, supporting the early stages of a new irrigation development. This project is a crucial part of due diligence, ensuring… Read more
At OptiSoil we have been busy over the last few months investing in our lab, with new instruments, processes and people to improve throughput and ensure we maintain quality control. We are moving beyond a boutique soil lab and are poised for… Read more
Well for a couple of reasons, it gives a good opportunity to view the whole profile back in the lab and record it so we can go back and look at it in conjunction with the lab analysis. Another reason is so we can sample within the horizons. What we… Read more
OptiSoil is pleased to announce a collaborative effort led by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) aimed at revolutionising soil management technology. This innovative project is developing state-of-the-art tools to create… Read more
OptiSoil is thrilled to announce our new partnership as a platinum sponsor of the Young in Soil & Earth Science Society ADL for the next three years. This collaboration is a significant step in our commitment to fostering connections between… Read more
In our latest fieldwork update, we're excited to share that Westy is once again hitting the road to extend our soil science outreach and services. Despite an unexpected rainout in Emerald, Westy's journey through New South Wales went smoothly, and… Read more
OptiSoil has been out collecting samples under the National Soil Carbon Innovation Challenge. These ones are a little different. 50cm deep, undisturbed, and in duplicate. It will go a long way to helping develop new technologies in the carbon… Read more
OptiSoil is pleased to share news of our recent acquisition of proximal sensing equipment, a move aimed at better supporting our farming community through improved soil analysis and mapping. Journey of Collaboration and Growth This development builds… Read more
Canberra, ACT – The OptiSoil team recently participated in the Soil and Plant Analysis Workshop held at the CSIRO Black Mountain Science and Innovation Park, Canberra, on 26th-27th October 2023. This event, organised for laboratory managers and… Read more
