Soil /plant analysis is a valuable tool for a farm as it determines the inputs required for efficient and economic production. A proper soil test will help ensure the application of enough fertilizer to meet the requirements of the crop while taking advantage of the nutrients already present in the soil.

Leaf analysis will give an indication of sufficiency or deficiency of nutrients for crop production and soil analysis will identify problems like acidity, salinity, alkalinity, and its alleviation measures. Soil and leaf analysis will give precise nutrient requirements for crop production, hence over/deficient application of fertilizer can be avoided. Excess application of fertilizer also limits the crop yield.

Soil and leaf analysis is the first step of precision farming, and the analysis results can help decision-making in different types of farming like organic farming, regenerative agriculture, natural farming, etc. Soil testing is also a requirement for farms that must complete a nutrient management plan.