Soil fertility and the availability of nutrients to plants are paramount factors considered in the agricultural industry. Knowing the accurate values present in the soil will help you know the appropriate response of the crops to the application of fertilizers. These fundamental factors are often overlooked by farmers in which most cases resulted to an excessive use of fertilizers and supplements. In addition, applying soil analysis in plants can detect harmful contaminants found in the soil that could easily affect the health when consumed by animals and humans.