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So... is it a copper/zinc deficiency, or has the growth regulator been over-applied? 🤔🌱There’s only one way to know for ...
26/08/2026

So... is it a copper/zinc deficiency, or has the growth regulator been over-applied? 🤔🌱

There’s only one way to know for sure... test it!✅

Our leaf tissue analysis covers Mn, Cu, Zn, N, P and K.

Simply send us the whole plant, and we’ll identify the issue and help point you in the right direction.

💧 BOD vs COD — what's the difference?BOD measures the oxygen microorganisms use to biologically break down organic matte...
25/08/2026

💧 BOD vs COD — what's the difference?

BOD measures the oxygen microorganisms use to biologically break down organic matter in water — typically over 5 days.

COD measures the oxygen needed to chemically oxidise both organic and inorganic substances. It takes a few hours rather than days, giving a faster and broader picture of total pollution.

🔬 How are they related?

BOD = biodegradable organic pollution
COD = total oxidisable pollution (biodegradable + non-biodegradable)

Because COD captures everything BOD does plus the non-biodegradable fraction, COD values are almost always higher. The gap between them tells you how much of the pollution load microbes can actually handle — useful when sizing biological treatment.

A closer look at some of the services we offer here at LiveLab. Want to know more? Please do get in touch:01572 756543 |...
18/08/2026

A closer look at some of the services we offer here at LiveLab.

Want to know more? Please do get in touch:

01572 756543 | [email protected]

12/08/2026

One of our strengths is our independence 💪

We're not tied to any brand, so our advice on additives is completely objective.

Take anti-foaming agents. The wrong product can raise siloxane levels in gas-to-grid plants: a quick fix now, a real headache when your gas is tested.

All you need to do is change the surface tension of the digestate.

Our advice? Often a cheap and cheerful vegetable oil does the job.

Get in touch if we can help 👇
📞 01572 756543 | ✉️ [email protected]

Have you seen our online portal for monitoring your test results?You can stay informed and track your results anytime, a...
05/08/2026

Have you seen our online portal for monitoring your test results?

You can stay informed and track your results anytime, anywhere, with simple online access.

For more information:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01572 756543

28/07/2026

Carrez solutions, freshly mixed for starch testing.

Doesn't it look great?

A lot of customers ask about average proteins in wheat in early season testing.Our average across 2026 harvest is:Group ...
24/07/2026

A lot of customers ask about average proteins in wheat in early season testing.

Our average across 2026 harvest is:

Group 1 Wheat - 13.89% Protein.
Group 2 - 12.53%
Group 3 - 11.20%
Group 4 - 12.02%

The highest average proteins we have seen in the last 20 years. And reports from the trade that it's the highest in over 40 years.

Yields of course pay the penalty there as well, but will certainly be a healthy year for UK Milling Wheat quality.

13/07/2026

Did you know that we have a results portal?

All of your results can be accessed live on our portal, no waiting around for emails! thats why we're called LIVE lab....geddit? Clever isn't it. I know....groan....

Anyway - the portal is fantastic and everything is there and easy to navigate.

You can even view your BMP results and track their progress daily.

📹See the instructional video here📹

These are BOTH samples of oilseed r**e.On the left: a severely heat-damaged sample that's probably only fit for anaerobi...
10/07/2026

These are BOTH samples of oilseed r**e.

On the left: a severely heat-damaged sample that's probably only fit for anaerobic digestion.

On the right: a normal, good-quality sample.

Our big party is tomorrow! Please let us know if you're coming along.📞 01572 756543✉️ info@livelab.co.uk
02/07/2026

Our big party is tomorrow! Please let us know if you're coming along.

📞 01572 756543
✉️ [email protected]

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