Understanding the Soil Report Header

All soil reports follow a standardized header format. Each report:

• Starts with the title “Fertilization and Management Advice”
• Displays the company logo and address in the top-right corner
• Under the report title, it includes customer details (name, address, and phone number) 

Report Header Fields Explained

The numbered elements in the report header are explained below:

1. Sample Number (Barcode)

Each sample is identified by a unique barcode. Example:

AAABB00001A22

Barcode structure:

• First 3 letters → Always the same, this is the Lab code
• Next 2 letters → Version identifier
• 5 numbers → Sample number they are ascending (sequential)
• 1 letter → Sample type
  • A = Soil
• Last 2 numbers → Year of order creation
  • Example: 18 = 2022

2. Date

• This indicates the order creation date, when the sample was registered
• Format: Year – Month – Day

3. Field Name

• Name of the field provided by the client

4. Field Size

• Size of the field as entered by the client

5. Soil Texture

• Soil texture classification based on analysis

6. Crop Type

• Selected crop for which the report is generated

7. Target Yield

• Expected yield target for the selected crop
• The fertilizer advice is based on the selected target yield. Default numbers are created for the target yield to prevent unrealistic advises.

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