Soil Compaction Tester / Penetrometer
Utilize the Soil Penetrometer to assess soil compaction levels effectively. Identify a compacted layer by observing the gauge indicator’s upward movement, followed by a descent after penetrating the compacted zone. Take note of the depth at which the compaction layer begins and ends for comprehensive analysis.
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| Name in original language | Soil Compaction Tester / Penetrometer |
| Name in English | Soil Compaction Tester / Penetrometer |
| Designer/ manufacturer | Turfy.ie |
| Accessibility | Sold commercially |
| Weblink | https://www.turfy.ie/shop/soil-compaction-tester-penetrometer/#:~:text=Utilize%20the%20Soil%20Penetrometer%20to,and%20ends%20for%20comprehensive%20analysis. |
| Countries of primary use | Ireland, UK, France |
| Main language | English |
| Other languages available | None |
| Brief description of the tool | Utilize the Soil Penetrometer to assess soil compaction levels effectively. Identify a compacted layer by observing the gauge indicator’s upward movement, followed by a descent after penetrating the compacted zone. Take note of the depth at which the compaction layer begins and ends for comprehensive analysis. |
| Target user | Advisors, Farmers |
| Target crops | Wheat, Maize, Potatoes, Barley, Beans, Oats, Oilseed rape, Peas, Rye, Soybean, Sunflower, Sorghum |
| Type of tool | Soil analysis |
| The analysis measures | Compaction |
| Nutrients assessed in the lab | Not included |
| The tool relies on a base recommendation system | No |
| The assessment frequency should be | as often as one wishes |
| Required data input is | Soil type |
| The data can be imported from other tools and systems | No |
| The tools main output format is | Value in tool |
| Data can be exported | No |
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Project Coordinators
Sarah Kendall
sarah.kendall@adas.co.ukSpyros Fountas
sfountas@aua.grheurope.nutrichecknet@gmail.com
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