ABOUT ASC LABORATORIES
Independent. Professional. Agriculturally Focused.
ASC Laboratories is an independent agricultural laboratory providing reliable analytical services to support informed crop, soil and plant-health decisions.
WHO WE ARE
Supporting better decisions from soil to harvest.
ASC Laboratories provides agricultural laboratory analysis and interpretation to support informed decisions across crop nutrition, soil health, plant pathology and production systems.
We combine reliable laboratory methods with agricultural knowledge to deliver results that are accurate, relevant and useful in practical decision-making.
Our focus is not only on generating analytical results, but on providing information that supports better agricultural outcomes.
Our laboratory services combine agricultural knowledge, professional sample handling and dependable analytical methods to provide results that support practical decision-making.
OUR STORY
A history of service, science and agricultural support.
1998
Foundation
Established to provide independent agricultural laboratory services to the agricultural sector.
2005
Growing Capability
Expanded analytical capability to support an increasing range of crop, soil and plant-health requirements.
2012
Quality Development
Continued investment in controlled methods, proficiency testing and dependable laboratory processes.
Today
Looking Forward
Continuing to develop services, technology and expertise to support modern agricultural decision-making.
Mission, Vision, Values
OUR MISSION
To provide reliable, relevant and practical laboratory analysis that supports informed and sustainable agricultural decision-making.
OUR VISION
To be a trusted agricultural laboratory recognised for scientific quality, dependable service and practical value.
OUR VALUES
- Integrity
- Independence
- Quality
- Practicality
- Professionalism
What Makes ASC Different
Agriculturally Focused
Laboratory services developed around real agricultural production and crop-management needs.
Reliable Methods
Laboratory services developed around real agricultural production and crop-management needs.
Practical Reporting
Results are presented clearly to help support interpretation and informed decisions.
Quality Driven
Quality-focused processes and proficiency participation support consistent analytical performance.
Our Team
Experienced professionals supporting agricultural science and laboratory quality.
Ryk van Schoor
Director
Leads the company’s strategic direction, client relationships and overall research service delivery.
Matthys Lombard
Research Manager
Manages research projects, field trial coordination and technical reporting to support reliable research outcomes.
Jan van Schoor
Research & Development
Leads research initiatives, develops technical methodologies, evaluates new testing capabilities and supports scientifically sound solutions for agricultural and laboratory challenges.
Ilze Terblanche
Quality & Communications
Oversees quality documentation, reporting support and client communication across research and technical service activities.
PART OF THE ASC GROUP
ASC Laboratories operates alongside ASC Research, bringing laboratory analysis together with broader agricultural research and field-trial expertise.
The relationship allows specialised capabilities to complement one another while maintaining the distinct purpose and services of each business.
Quality & Accreditation
Quality-focused processes and recognised proficiency participation support confidence in our analytical