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Grazing RASH equipment Most of the equipment needed to monitor soil health is easy to source from either the farm shed or a shopping centre. These items are listed below. Before doing a RASH it is a good idea to check that all equipment is in working order. Keep the RASH gear clean and contained in a toolbox or lidded tub. Square spade or shovel 1L distilled water or rainwater (not bore water) Mortar and pestle Low-sided plastic containers or small paint pallet Drinking water bottle pH colour test kit Infiltrometer ring (steel or PVC) Magnifying glass or hand lens Ruler or tape measure White plastic tray (approx 30x50cm minimum) Heavy duty hammer or sledge hammer Paper towel or cloth Hardwood board (30x30cm minimum) Stopwatch or smartphone 10L bucket Bullseye Score Card 20L clean water in a jerry can RASH Manual Shears or secateurs Plant and insect identification guides Scissors or secateurs Grass/plant identification guides 6 - RASH MANUAL