Biology

The living element of the soil and includes bacteria, fungi and the larger organisms such as earthworms. These need air, water and food to survive. Their interrelationships are complex and are best described as a living 'soil food web'. More information on the soil food web can be found at http://www.soilfoodweb.com. Both on farm and laboratory testing is available

What to test:   Important for: Main function
Primary consumers Bacteria, Fungi Visual and lab Microscope
Secondary consumers Protazoa, Springtail, Nematodes, Mites Visual and lab Visual and microscope
Higher level consumers Earthworms, Beetles, Insects Visual and lab Earth worm counts
Opal kits
Overall biological activity Biological activity via respiration Individual community function and activity Lab testing  
On Farm Testing

Inspection pits
Microscope
Visual and microscope
Earthworm counts
Opal kits

Lab Testing

Overall biological activity
Bacteria
Fungi
Protazoa
Springtail
Nematodes
Mites

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