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General decision support — not a diagnosis or a prescription Every observation below separates what was measured from what it might mean, and cites the values behind it. Confirm material decisions with representative accredited laboratory testing and a qualified local agronomist.

Field context in this selection

Used as explanatory context, not as additional soil chemistry

Manual compaction

1,907 kPa · 277 psi at 55.0 cm · Ridge grid E4 · Top Ridge · 02 Aug 2026

1,973 kPa · 286 psi at 55.0 cm · Stockyard grid E4 · Old Stockyard · 02 Aug 2026

1,131 kPa · 164 psi at 55.0 cm · Flat grid E4 · River Flat · 02 Aug 2026

1,973 kPa · 286 psi at 55.0 cm · Stockyard grid D4 · Old Stockyard · 02 Aug 2026

1,907 kPa · 277 psi at 55.0 cm · Ridge grid D4 · Top Ridge · 02 Aug 2026

2,710 kPa · 393 psi at 55.0 cm · West grid E4 · Wirraway West · 02 Aug 2026

1,131 kPa · 164 psi at 55.0 cm · Flat grid D4 · River Flat · 02 Aug 2026

1,620 kPa · 235 psi at 55.0 cm · Stockyard grid C4 · Old Stockyard · 02 Aug 2026

Method and soil moisture affect comparability; these readings are context, not a prescription.

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Selected screened pH values are broadly stable

The latest screened pH is 6.21; the selected-period average is 6.19 and the range is 4.81–7.28. No broad screening alert is triggered. This is not a measured acidity assessment or a crop-suitability finding — confirm with laboratory pH when a liming or acidity decision is on the table.

Observed evidence
  • Wirraway West 04: screened pH 6.21 on 15 Aug 2026
  • 33 readings; range 4.81–7.28

Responsible next step: Continue sampling the same points under comparable conditions and periodically benchmark against a representative laboratory test.

Framework: NSW Government — interpreting soil tests

practice

Keep soil covered

Retain suitable stubble, residue or living cover where the rotation permits. This can reduce erosion and evaporation while returning organic material.

Observed evidence
  • Offered as a low-risk practice across the 33 selected observations; it is not triggered by a diagnosed constraint.

Responsible next step: Compare ground-cover percentage, infiltration observations and moisture trends across the selected points.

Framework: NSW Government and Australian soil and ground-cover guidance

practice

Diversify living roots

Choose rotations or cover crops suited to the district and a defined paddock objective. Diverse rooting patterns may support aggregation and nutrient cycling.

Observed evidence
  • Offered as a low-risk practice across the 33 selected observations; it is not triggered by a diagnosed constraint.

Responsible next step: Track establishment, rooting depth, soil cover and gross margin rather than assuming a universal response.

Framework: NSW Government and Australian soil and ground-cover guidance

practice

Protect soil structure

Avoid unnecessary traffic or cultivation when wet, and physically inspect suspected compacted zones before any mechanical intervention.

Observed evidence
  • Offered as a low-risk practice across the 33 selected observations; it is not triggered by a diagnosed constraint.

Responsible next step: Use a spade profile, an infiltration observation and — where warranted — penetrometer or bulk-density assessment.

Framework: NSW Government and Australian soil and ground-cover guidance

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N, P and K remain screening indicators

The latest screening values are N 23, P 30, K 118 mg/kg. They are calculated from the conductivity reading — not measured separately — so nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium move together with EC as one signal. Use them to target follow-up sampling; they cannot support fertiliser rates.

Observed evidence
  • Wirraway West 04 on 15 Aug 2026: N 23, P 30, K 118 mg/kg (screened from conductivity)

Responsible next step: Use accredited laboratory soil or plant testing alongside crop requirements, soil type, yield target and seasonal outlook, interpreted with a qualified agronomist.

Framework: NSW Government — soil test interpretation

TerraTactics Soil Analysis

A guarded review of the selected readings — it cites values and never prescribes

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New analysis runs are paused here. Previous soil analysis reports from this farm record are listed below.
Generated Period Confidence Summary  
19 Aug 20261:55pm 12 Aug 2025 – 15 Aug 2026 moderate Over the last eighteen months at Wirraway, Old Stockyard TerraProbe pH s...
17 Feb 20261:55pm 12 Aug 2025 – 15 Feb 2026 high Across the earlier seasons at Wirraway — Narromine, NSW, TerraProbe scre...

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Interpretation framework

Where the screening thresholds come from

NSW soil-test interpretation NSW soil chemistry Understanding soil Australian ground-cover monitoring