Pennine Analytical Laboratories Ltd

About

Pennine Analytical Laboratories (PAL) is an independent soil analysis laboratory based in Greater Manchester, working with farmers, agronomists, and agri-tech developers across the UK.
For growers and agronomists, PAL provides the accurate, reliable soil data that underpins better input decisions. Understanding what your soil holds — and what it needs — helps reduce waste, improve crop performance, and build a consistent evidence base for nutrient management planning that works season after season.
For agri-tech companies and researchers, PAL delivers the precise, repeatable elemental analysis that serious soil health work demands. Whether you are developing a decision-support platform, running controlled trials, or calibrating remote sensing outputs, PAL provides the analytical foundation that commercially credible products are built on.
Samples can be couriered from anywhere in the UK, with results returned digitally and a three-day express turnaround available for time-sensitive decisions. PAL's specialist focus means every sample is handled with the attention and rigour that a broader, general-purpose laboratory rarely provides. If you have an analytical requirement not listed here, get in touch — PAL welcomes enquiries across a wide range of sample types and testing needs.

PAL Services for Agriculture & Agri-Tech

If you have an analytical requirement not listed here, get in touch. PAL welcomes enquiries across a wide range of sample types and testing needs.
• N - Nitrogen & Protein Analysis - Know what nitrogen your soil holds before you apply more
• C - Carbon Analysis - Measure organic matter and soil carbon for a fuller picture of soil health
• C:N Ratio (NC Soil) - Understand how readily nutrients will be released and available to your crop
• CHNS/O Analysis - Full elemental composition for detailed soil characterisation and research

Fast Turnaround. No Compromise on Precision

• PAL offers a 10-day standard turnaround service.
• Customers across the UK simply courier samples to our laboratory.
• Results are reported direct to your inbox.
Pennine Analytical Laboratories is delighted to be a member of Agri-TechE and supporting the community's growers, researchers, and innovators with the analytical foundation that good decisions require.

Talk to PAL about your soil testing needs
Request an analysis, discuss your project, or ask about express turnaround options – lab@penlabs.co.uk.