As a transporter or processor of animal manure, you are required to have manure analysed by an accredited laboratory. Eurofins Agro provides the full range of accredited manure analysis services to help you meet statutory requirements. 

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What is manure analysis? 

Manure analysis is the accredited testing of animal manure to determine its composition and nutrient content. Eurofins Agro analyses manure for key parameters such as nitrogen, phosphate, potassium, organic matter, and additional components depending on the selected analysis package.

All analyses are carried out using accredited methods and comply with current legislation and regulatory requirements.

Why use manure analysis? 

The composition of manure can vary considerably between farms and even between individual manure stores. Relying on average values may lead to an inaccurate assessment of nutrient availability, which can negatively affect both crop performance and fertilisation strategies.

With manure analysis, you know exactly what nutrients are being applied to the soil, helping you optimise nutrient management and comply with statutory requirements relating to manure use and transport.

How is manure analysis carried out? 

For manure analysis, a representative manure sample is collected and analysed in the laboratory. Eurofins Agro is accredited for both sampling and analysis and offers a range of analysis packages for both liquid and solid manure.

The results are presented in an analysis report, which includes the measured parameters as well as the analytical methods used.

When is manure analysis used? 

Manure analysis is used when manure is applied to agricultural land, particularly to comply with legislation and regulations governing fertilisation and manure transport. It is also valuable when planning targeted fertilisation programmes, ensuring that available nutrients are used efficiently and avoiding inaccurate assumptions about manure composition

Manure Analysis Packages
 

Liquid Manure 

Package 1 – Basic Manure Analysis 

This package provides a basic overview of the key nutrients in liquid manure. It is commonly used to meet regulatory requirements or to obtain a quick assessment of fertiliser value.

Parameters:

• Total nitrogen (N)

• Phosphate (P₂O₅)

• Potash (K₂O)
  
  

Package 2 – Extended Manure Analysis

In addition to the main nutrients, this package includes dry matter determination, allowing for a more accurate assessment of nutrient supply.

Parameters:

• Dry matter

• Total nitrogen (N)

• Phosphate (P₂O₅)

• Potash (K₂O)

Optional:

• Magnesium (Mg)

• Sodium (Na)

Package 4 – ManureCheck (Comprehensive Insight)

This package provides a detailed overview of both nutrients and organic matter in liquid manure, supporting targeted and efficient fertilisation.

Parameters:

• Dry matter

• Crude ash

• Organic matter

• Total nitrogen (N)

• Ammonium nitrogen (N-NH₄)

• Phosphate (P₂O₅)

• Potash (K₂O)

• Magnesium (Mg)

• Sodium (Na)

• C/N ratio

Solid Manure 

Package 2 – Basic 

For solid manure, the focus is on the principal nutrients and dry matter content. This package is suitable for a reliable assessment of fertiliser value.

Parameters:

• Dry matter

• Total nitrogen (N)

• Ammonium nitrogen (N-NH₄)

• Phosphate (P₂O₅)

• Potash (K₂O)

Optional:

• Magnesium (Mg)

• Sodium (Na)

Package 4 – Extended

This package provides the most comprehensive insight into the composition of solid manure, including organic matter and structural characteristics. It is therefore well suited to more detailed fertilisation planning.

Parameters:

• Dry matter

• Crude ash

• Organic matter

• Total nitrogen (N)

• Ammonium nitrogen (N-NH₄)

• Phosphate (P₂O₅)

• Potash (K₂O)

• Magnesium (Mg)

• Sodium (Na)

• C/N ratio

Mineral Concentrate 

For mineral concentrate, tailored analysis options are available. Depending on the required level of detail and the purpose of the analysis, the parameters from Package 1 or Package 2 can be selected.

Application

The availability of packages and analytical parameters varies by manure type (liquid manure, solid manure or mineral concentrate). All analyses are carried out using accredited methods and comply with current legislation and regulatory requirements.