DO you know, what is soil testing? What is the need of it for agriculture? The answer may be NO! This is because, many of Indian farmers do not know the importance and techniques of soil testing, and also they don’t know how they can improve the agriculture production. Dr. Rajesh Rajora, Principal Secretary, Depts. of Agriculture, Horticulture and Food Processing, Government of Madhya Pradesh in this blog is describing the soil testing and its importance in agriculture production.
According to him, the soil is one of the most important aspects of reaping agricultural benefits. Without soil, we cannot imagine the crop. It is the basic need of any plant, keeping it clean and 100% pure is prime responsibility of every farmer. It is quite important to test the nature of the land before sowing any type of crops. This process can be done easily at home also.
Soil testing experts admits that all the testing apparatus are extremely important for performing analysis work, surveys, examines and various other work. According to them, if the analysis is not done properly, you cannot get the desired outputs. The testing lab equipment’s are actually useful in agriculture and best method to improve the pH level in soil.
Why soil testing is important?
If you are really aware and want to improve the crop production, the very first step you should take is test the soil. Soil testing will make the soil 100% free from bacteria, fungus, and other unwanted things. Also, it will improve the soil capacity and will improve the PH level of soil. This testing is essential for keeping the soil in optimum state for plant development and growth.
Who can take advantage?
- Groundskeepers
- Homeowners/Gardeners
- Orchardists
- Farmers
- Nurserymen
- Greenhouse Growers
- Small Fruit Growers
- Construction Firms
- Vegetable Growers
- Landscape Firms
- Lawn Care Companies
Where to get best quality lab testing equipment’s?
According to Rajesh Rajora, if you are looking to get your soil tested through best laboratory, you can search it online. You can get a list of companies and laboratories, performing this test for farmers, gardeners, landscape firms etc.
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