Last updated: 26 December 2024

Total 58 soil testing labs in Punjab (as of 5 Nov 2024)^[1]

1.16+ lakh soil samples tested at free-of-cost till 5 Nov 2024^[1:1]

Target: At least 2.50 lakh soil samples during 2024-25

Objective^[2]: To provide farmers with easy access to soil testing facilities

-- To provide timely and accurate soil analysis results
-- To provide customised soil nutrient recommendations to the farmers

¶ Details^[2:1]

• 5 labs will be set up in each agriculture block
• The co-operative department will appoint Village level enterprenuers (VLE) to collect soil samples from their respective areas
• The VLEs will receive training from agriculture officials on collecting and analysing soil samples
• Will enable to make better decisions regarding fertiliser and soil management
• Will help the farmers in reducing the input costs by optimising fertiliser use

¶ 1st Plant clinic^[3]

1st of its kind plant clinic and soil testing laboratory in Moga
-- will provide Free soil testing and plant disease diagnosis services to farmers
-- set up at a cost of Rs 1.25 crore

• Latest equipment, including an ICP-OES machine, to analyze soil samples and provide detailed reports on nutrient content, pH levels etc
• Plant Doctor (pathologist) at the clinic will examine diseased plant samples and provide advice to farmers on how to manage diseases and pests
• Farmers can get heir soil tested and receive expert advice on how to improve its fertility, and increase their yields and incomes
• The clinic will also provide facilities for testing water and plant samples

References:

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1. https://www.babushahi.com/full-news.php?id=194175 ↩︎ ↩︎

2. https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/55-soil-testing-labs-to-come-up-in-ludhiana-dc-101734464255086.html ↩︎ ↩︎

3. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/punjabs-first-plant-clinic-established-in-moga-with-niti-aayog-grant/articleshow/111591187.cms ↩︎