Apparatus and method for processing and analysis of soil samples

The invention relates to an apparatus for the automated preparation and analysis of soil samples, comprising a processing unit (2) for the preparation of the soil sample to obtain a processed soil sample and an analysis unit (3) for determining at least one characteristic of the soil sample. It is provided that - the processing unit (2) comprises at least one device for separating stones and / or parts of plants from the soil sample; and that - the analysis unit (3) has at least one measuring device for determining at least one parameter which is characteristic for a property of the soil sample.