In a farm, the most important factor of production is the soil, which is essentially the source of nutrients for the crops.

Knowledge, and most importantly the recognition of the characteristics and particularities of each soil, is the key tool that will help in the overall management of the farm, with the ultimate goal of maximizing crop yields at the lowest possible cost.

Importance of soil analysis

Soil analysis is undoubtedly the first step that every producer must take before planting a crop.
The importance and importance of soil analysis is becoming more and more essential because of the intensification and automation of agriculture, but also because the types and forms of fertilizers are constantly increasing.

Soil analysis consists of four stages:

• Collection of soil samples
• Laboratory analysis
• Interpretation of results
• Soil management recommendations
• It is necessary to mention the importance of proper sampling technique, as the accuracy of the results are inextricably linked to the sample (s) that characterize the farm.

Proper soil analysis could be one of the best investments for a producer

Leaf Diagnostics: It is the analysis of leaves (plant tissues) by a particular part of the plant depending on the type of each plant, with the ultimate aim of diagnosing the nutritional status of the plant (the crop).
That is to say, “x-ray” we would say of the plant in terms of nutrients and adequacy of these elements in the soil (soil analysis).

The good performance of a crop depends on the harmonious combination of three key factors:

Soil – Plant – Irrigation Water

Irrigation water analysis includes the following:
*pH, *electric conductivity, *Β, *Ca, *Mg, *K, *Na, *Cl-, *ΝΟ3-, *SO4=, CO3=, HCO3-, SAR, hardness, total salts.