Nutrient Advantage is a major provider of soil, plant and water analytical services in Australia. This assists advisors to identify the most cost effective nutrient solution to help growers optimise their productivity. It encompasses a range of key services and functions specific to meeting the needs of customers and growers in Australian agriculture and horticulture.
Nutrient Advantage encompasses:
- The Nutrient Advantage Laboratory
A state of the art laboratory equipped to handle in excess of 100,000 soil, plant and water samples a year.
- Nutrient Advantage Advice (NAA)
Advisory software to assist with the interpretation of soil sample results and development of nutrient recommendations.
- Agronomy Advantage
A training service provided by Incitec Pivot Fertilisers to:
- Increase agronomy and product knowledge, and
- Enhance advisory skills relating to fertiliser recommendations
Why should I use the Nutrient Advantage Laboratory?
- Specialists in independent soil and plant testing since 1963
- Compliance with International standard ISO/IEC 17025-2005
- National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accreditation. In Australia NATA is the key indicator of technical competence.
To achieve accreditation, laboratories are subject to third party audits, and must demonstrate that their day-to-day operations and quality management systems comply with the international standard ISO/IEC 17025-2005.
- Australasian Soil and Plant Analysis Council (ASPAC) certification. Recognition of a laboratory’s proficiency performance over a 12-month time frame. Use of preferred methods and protocols in nutritional testing of soil and plants.
- Consistent and rapid sample turn around times ( >95% of samples analysed and reported to advisors within 5 - 7 working days, 2005 - 2010)
- Local support from the Nutrient Advantage Help Desk – 1800 803 453 or lab.feedback@incitecpivot.com.au
- Assurance of soil, plant tissue and water analysis accuracy on which to base your advice
- Is a Fertcare* Accredited system
- Assists in ensuring that best practise in fertiliser supply, advice and application are adopted
- Improves confidence in the accuracy of fertiliser recommendations
* Fertcare is the national training and accreditation program of the Fertiliser Industry Federation of Australia (FIFA)
Nutrient Advantage Product Range
Life is simple with the Nutrient Advantage approach to testing
- Determine a sampling plan with your grower
- Undertake representative sampling
- Get the sample analysed by Nutrient Advantage laboratory
- A recommendation (or results) is provided in an easy to read report through Nutrient Advantage Advice
Life should be this simple. Ask about analysis with us today.
If the test suites found in the Product List do not meet your requirements then contact Nutrient Advantage Help Desk for a custom quote.
Nutrient Advantage Product List
Sample Submission Forms
Click on the associated link below to download the required sample form:
NA Bulk Form
NA Soil Credit Card Payment Form
For more information about Nutrient Advantage, please contact the Nutrient Advantage Help Desk on 1800 803 453 or contact your local Incitec Pivot Fertiliser Agent or Dealer.
Laboratory Methods
Nutrient Advantage Laboratory Services is NATA accredited and operates in accordance with the international standard ISO/IEC 17025.
Furthermore Nutrient Advantage Laboratory Services also has ASPAC Certification and participates in proficiency studies. These accreditations are a reliable indicator of technical competence of a facility to perform specific tests.
Nutrient Advantage Laboratory Services delivers consistently high quality analytical results by employing nationally and internationally recognised standardised analytical methods. To request a copy of the Methods of Analysis, please contact the Nutrient Advantage Helpdesk on 1800 803 453.
Sampling Instructions
The accuracy of your soil, plant tissue and water results are dependent on a number of factors. These factors are as much to do with the quality of sampling procedures and protocols employed at the laboratory as the manner in which samples are handled and stored.
The sampling guides below will assist you to obtain accurate representative samples, as well as recommend the most appropriate methods of handling and storing your soil, plant tissue and water samples. Employing these procedures will ensure that you get the most benefit out of our Nutrient Advantage service.
Horticulture Soil Sampling Procedure
Cropping Soil Sampling Procedure
Pasture Soil Sampling Procedure
Sugarcane Soil Sampling Procedure
Plant Tissue Sampling Procedure