Digital Soil Mapping

Turn soil data into practical farm decisions

Understanding why one part of a paddock performs differently from another starts with understanding the soil.

OptiSoil brings together soil sampling, laboratory analysis, survey results and available farm data to map soil properties across your paddocks and through the soil profile. These maps help growers and agronomists investigate constraints and plan management around the differences that matter.

Look beneath the surface

Surface soil tests tell only part of the story. Subsoil conditions can influence root growth, water availability and crop performance.

Using soil cores and analysis at multiple depths, we build a picture of how soil properties change down the profile. Where sufficient data is available, we can map the depth and distribution of potential constraints, helping you understand where further investigation or management may be worthwhile.

Bring your farm data together

We combine soil measurements with relevant information such as EM and gamma surveys, elevation and yield maps.

Analysing these layers together helps investigate relationships between soil properties and crop performance. This includes considering how different constraints may influence yield from season to season.

We also assess uncertainty in the mapping, so you understand its limitations and whether additional sampling would improve confidence.

Develop meaningful management zones

Digital soil maps can help define areas with similar soil characteristics or management needs.

Working with growers and agronomists, we use this information to support targeted sampling, variable rate fertiliser and amelioration plans, and on-farm trial design.

Maps you can use

We supply maps in PDF and compatible digital formats for your preferred GIS or precision agriculture platform, including PCT Agcloud. Management zone maps and variable rate files can be prepared to suit the project.

Every project starts with the decisions you need to make, with sampling and analysis tailored to your property and budget.

Contact OptiSoil to discuss digital soil mapping for your farm.