The laboratory is primarily used for soil testing, This Laboratory will also provide the extension advisory to the farmers. Along with the testing reports, the farmers will also be provided with advise and recommendations on soil condition and the crops suitable to be cultivated in that particular soil, methods for improving the soil health and package of practices to be followed during crop production. People engaged in commercial cultivation of any Agri-horti crops will be particularly benefitted through this advisory. The scientific analysis In every two years, will enable them to assess the condition of their soil and do the necessary improvements. In the later part this facility will also be used for manure and water testing, chemical analysis of fruits and vegetables etc.
Objectives of Soil Testing
1. To estimate the available nutrient status (macro, secondary and micro-nutrients of soils.
2. To assess the type and extent of problem for reclamation of problematic soils
3. To evaluate the fertility status of soils of a country or a state or a district.