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How soil test inputs impact the model

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Summary

Soil tests for six major nutrients (Olsen P, MAF Quick Test (QT) K, Ca, Mg, and Na, and a sulphur test) are required for each block and soil combination. If no soil test is entered defaults are used.

The following diagram depicts what parts of the model the soil test information entered in OverseerFM impacts. For a full interactive view of the scientific model in its entirety please click here

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Impacts

Soil test values are used to model pasture nutrient concentrations, relative yield, and plant available nutrient levels in soil.

 

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