Ever wondered about your crop’s nutrient status? Grain nutrient analysis measures the final results of all the decisions you have made in growing your crop. FAR is again supporting growers who wish to submit grain and seed samples for nutrient analysis from the 2026 Harvest.
Grain nutrient analysis is another tool for growers improved understanding has been a main driver for growers submitting samples in previous years. Results you get give insights into grain nutrient levels, deficiencies, nutrient offtake and nutrient efficiencies.
FAR is again supporting growers who wish to submit grain and seed samples for nutrient analysis from the 2026 Harvest. The reporting will be a little different this year.
Growers will still be able to use the information to:
- Understand nutrient off take to help manage soil nutrient status and applications for future crops.
- Compare the nutrient status of your crop with others harvested in 2026.
- Review the final results of your season's nutrient management and evaluate changes to your nutrient strategy for coming seasons.
What's involved:
- Growers collect a grain or seed sample at harvest & submit to Hill Lab.
- Samples are analysed for the 12 essential macro and micro nutrients.
- Growers provide some paddock information on soils, fertiliser and yield to FAR.
How will reporting be completed for harvest 2026?
- Growers will be able to calculate offtakes via a simple spreadsheet report.
- Seasonal nutrient ranges will be reported at the end of the season to all growers - you will be able to compare your individual results to these, but individual benchmarking reports that have been provided in previous seasons will not be available.
What crops can be accepted?
- All cereals
- Oilseed rape
- Linseed
- Peas
What does it cost?
Growers will be charged for lab analysis costs directly by Hills Labs, approx. $105 per sample for cereals and peas and $176 per sample for Oilseed rape and Linseed.
To find out more or submit a sample contact: FAR 03 345 5783, or donna.lill@far.org.nz