Soil Testing in Queensland

Better Data, Better Decisions.

Soil Testing Services – Lockyer Valley, Toowoomba, Western Downs, South Burnett & Goondiwindi

Dawson Agriculture now offers professional soil testing with our dedicated mobile trailer service. Whether you’re a long-term agronomy client or a grower looking for a one-off test, we deliver accurate, GPS-based soil analysis to support better decisions from the ground up.

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Why Soil Testing Matters

Your soil is the foundation of every cropping and fertiliser decision. With rising input costs and tighter margins, knowing exactly what you’re working with helps you

Dawson Ag Soil Doctor trailer collecting soil samples in a paddock near Dalby, Queensland

Choose the Right Soil Test for Your Needs

What Level of Insight Do You Need?

Need a quick snapshot of your paddock’s nutrient status to guide fertiliser decisions?

Standard Soil Test

• 5 cores per paddock bulked
• Basic nutrient analysis (NPKS)
• Great for broad insights and small-scale operations

Are you aware of yield variation across your paddocks and ready to manage nutrients more precisely?

Zonal Testing

• Testing of zones based on NDVI or EM Data
• Accounts for variation across paddocks
• Ideal for tailored fertiliser plans and efficient inputs
• Up to 4 layers per zone

 

Do you currently use NDVI imagery or EM surveys for variable rate fertiliser applications?

EM Surveying

• Em Surveying
• Create the zones and test accordingly
• Perfect for variable rate application and precision farming clients seeking maximum data
• Up to 4 layers per zone
• Comprehensive nutritional testing

Additional Options

Variable Rate Application Maps

Nutritional Planning

Seasonal Rotation

Recommendations Based on Yield Targets

All Test Tiers Include

Fresh soil cores collected from a broadacre paddock for agronomy testing by Dawson Ag

What You'll Receive

Every Test Includes

GPS-Stamped Sampling

Lab-Tested Nutrient and Physical Soil Data

Customised PDF Report for each paddock sampled

Trusted by Farmers Across Southern Queensland & Northern NSW

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be an agronomy client to use this service?

No. This service is available to both Dawson Ag clients and one-off customers.

You’ll receive your report within 7–10 days in most cases.

We operate throughout Southern QLD and Northern NSW.

Yes. Interpretation is included for agronomy clients and available for others on request.

Zonal mapping based on NDVI imagery ranging from high to low for an Agronomist in Dalby

Would expert guidance help you act confidently on your soil report?

Let's Talk

Are you ready to make soil testing a standard part of your yearly cropping plan?

Book Your Soil Test

To get started, fill in the form or contact Jeremy Dawson directly.

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