As a testimony to the accuracy of Socfindo's laboratory analyses, our analysis results consistently score very high results in the Wageningen Evaluating programs for Analytical Laboratories (WEPAL), a worldwide laboratory proficiency testing scheme, with an average score of acceptance of 100% for plant samples (International Plant-Analytical Exchange Program).
Our laboratory is KAN - accredited and has ISO17025 certification, which is the main standard used by testing and calibration laboratories worldwide.
As
planters we understand the importance of the right balance
of nutrients in our plants and our
soil. Water and nutrients,
including trace elements all influence crop productivity.
Socfindo offers leaf and rachis analysis. These are very important annual analyses that are fundamental to understand the state of nutrition of your palms. These will facilitate tailoring your fertiliser requirements according to your palms needs within each specific leaf sampling unit (LSU).
Regular analysis will help you understand how your palms respond to your fertiliser strategy over time, according to your palm genetic origin or its environmental conditions.
The parameters analysed are described below.
| Leaf Analysis Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen (N. Kjeldahl) | Boron (B) |
| Phosphor (P) | Copper (Cu) |
| Potassium (K) | Zinc (Zn) |
| Calcium (Ca) | Iron (Fe) |
| Magnesium (Mg) | Package N, P, K, Ca, Mg, B |
| Chloride (Cl) | Aluminium (Al) |
| Manganese (Mn) | Sulphur (S) |
| Rachis Analysis Parameter | |
|---|---|
| N - Kjeldahl | Cl |
| P - Total | Mn - Total |
| K - Total | B - Total |
| Ca - Total | Cu, Zn, Fe (each parameter) |
| Mg - Total | Package N, P, K, Ca, Mg, B |
Socfindo offers fertiliser and compost analysis. This assists planters to confirm the composition of their fertiliser or compost in terms of elements.
Fertiliser is the most expensive input in our industry. Checking the quality of your
product against
the specification required will give the purchaser peace of mind,
allowing management to concentrate
on the time and quality of application.
The parameters analysed are described below.
| Fertiliser Analysis Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Urea (N) | NPK (N, P2O5, K2O) |
| ZA (N) | NPK (N, P2O5, K2O, MgO) |
| ZA (N, S) | NPK (N, P2O5, K2O, MgO2, B3, O) |
| RP (P2O5, CAS) | Borate (B2O5) |
| TSP/SP-36 (P2O5) | ZnSO4 (Zn) |
| TSP/SP-36 (P2O5, CAS) | ZnSO4 (Zn, S) |
| MOP / KCL (K2O) | CuSO4 (Cu) |
| Kieserite (MgO) | CuSO4 (Cu+S) |
| Dolomite (MgO, CaO) | FeSO4 (Fe) |
| Dolomite (MgO, CaO, Fineness) | FeSO4 (Fe,S) |
| Kieserite (MgO tot, MgO WS, S) | Fineness |
| Compost Analysis Parameters | |
|---|---|
| pH | CEC (Cation Exchangeable Capacity) |
| Moisture | Boron |
| C - organic | Package C - Org., N, P, K, Mg, Ca, B, Fe, Cu, pH |
| Total Ca, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn (Each Parameter) | Loss of Ignition |
Socfindo offers fertiliser recommendation, on a per hectare basis.
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Socfindo offers soil analysis. For instance soil analysis prior to replanting is useful,
it will allow
the plantation manager to understand the state of the soil, as after one
generation of palm or
rubber, we usually find a trend of acidification on tropical soils.
This
analysis will give you the tool to rebalance your soil, rectify the pH and restore cation exchange
capacity.
The parameters analysed are described below.
| Soil Analysis Parameter | |
|---|---|
| pH H2O | Total (P, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn) |
| pH KCl | Extract 25% HCl (P, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn) |
| Total N (Kjeldahl) | Total Sulphur |
| P - Bray II | Base Saturation |
| C - organic | Texture (Hydrometer) |
| Exchangeable Cations (K, Mg, Ca, Na) | Package (pH H2O,pH KCl, Particle Size, N Total, C - organic, P - Bray II, CEC, K, Mg, Ca, Na) |
| CEC (Cations Exchangeable Capacity) | |
Socfindo offers Latex diagnosis for the rubber planters. The latex diagnosis will give
you an
understanding of the physiological functioning of the laticifer system and
sucrose metabolism for
your clones, according to your tapping and stimulation
management. This will help
you identify potential increased stimulation or
stimulation relief.
The parameters analysed are described below.
| Latex Analysis Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Total Solution Content (TSC) | Phosphorus |
| Thiols | Package (TSC, Thiols, Sucrose, Phosphorus) |
| Sucrose | |
Socfindo offers rubber exploitation recommendation, on a per hectare basis.
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enquiries.
Socfindo is now be able to offer water analysis (running water, drinking water as well as effluent waste waters). The analysis will assist in reducing your water footprint and improving the access to clean water for your stakeholders.
Bundling of specific parameters for ongoing government compliance are also offered:
The parameters analysed are described below.
| Waste Water (effluent) and Water (from river or borehole) Analysis Parameters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical | Organic Chemical | ||
| Mercury (Hg) | pH | Organic Matter as KMnO4 | Oil and Grease |
| Arsenic (As) | Selenium (Se) | Physical | |
| Iron (Fe) | Zinc (Zn) | Odour | Turbidity |
| Fluoride (F) | Cyanide (Cn) | Taste | Oil and Grease |
| Cadmium (Cd) | Sulfate (SO4) | Temperature | Total Nitrogen (N) |
| Hardness (CaCO3) | Lead (Pb) | Colour | Total Dissolve Solid (TDS) |
| Chloride (Cl) | Boron (B) | Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | Total Suspended Solid (TSS) |
| Chromium (Cr) | Copper (Cu) | Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) | |
| Manganese (Mn) | Dissolved Oxygen | Microbiology | |
| N as Nitrate | P as Phosphate (PO4) | Total Coliform | |
| N as Nitrite | Ammonia | Fecal Coliform | |