EarthOptics Sampling vs Soilmentor

EarthOptics is a soil data and services platform specializing in measuring and quantifying soil attributes. We provide an integrated suite of services, including soil sampling, in-field proximal sensing, and laboratory testing, which underpin our core soil management data products. Our soil sampling app enables field professionals to successfully execute field sampling protocols according to a variety of technical specifications.

A smart and simple solution to learn from your farm’s soil health and biodiversity out in the field. Soilmentor makes it easy to record the results from simple soil health tests at GPS mapped locations, or with across-field sampling, and record biodiversity you’ve spotted to monitor your farm’s progress over time. Note: This app requires a Soilmentor account - subscribe and find out more on our website! KEY FEATURES: • Monitor your soil health with simple tests you can perform in the field and keep track of the results over time • Turn your data and photos into insights - easily track trends in the soil health and biodiversity of your farm with graphs and simple tools • Map the location of your soil sampling sites with GPS so you can easily return to them • Record your farm’s biodiversity with simple farmland species lists • Works offline - record your data remotely without internet • See all your test results across multiple fields over time and begin to understand what’s working and what’s not for your farm • Multiple accounts - anyone on the farm can record data from their own account