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In India, with geographical area of 329 mha, only about 142 mha has been under certification for more than 2 decades. A variety of soils with distinct characteristics are encountered in the country. The per capita arable land decreased from 0.34 ha in 1950-51 to 0.15 ha in 200/-. Any damage to the soil resource eco-system is bound to hamper the crop productivity and overall progress of the country. Hence, there is a need to educate the farming community on the importance of soil health in increasing the agricultural productivity. The critical issue is of enhancing the efficiency of inputs like fertilizer, irrigation waterand energy by reducing losses. In this regard, KVK have a greater responsibility to create awareness among the farming community by organizing campaigns, training programmes, field demonstrations etc., KVK have the following mandates related to natural resource management.
 
  • On Farm Testing to identify the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming system.
  • Establishing of soil testing laboratories to analyze the Soil, Water testing and give recommendations as per the results to the farmers in the district.
 
The detailed analysis include the following
 
Name Details
pH (Soil reaction) pH
EC (Salt content) EC
Available Nitrogen -
Available Phosphorus -
Available Potassium -
 
Objectives:
  • To create awareness among the farmers about the importance of the Soil, Water and Plant analysis.

  • To provide the facilities to make the farmer to test their soil and to know about the fertility status of the soil.

  • To follow the correct recommended dose of fertilizers which may reduce the input cost or help to realize higher economics yields.

  • To improve the soil health and sustain crop productivity.
 
Services available in the Soil Testing Laboratory:
  • Soil Testing

  • Water Testing
 
Activities of KVK in maintenance of soil health:
  • Trainings

  • Method demonstration (Skill development in sampling)

  • Analysis of soil samples in KVK laboratory

  • Reporting the soil test results

  • Recommendation based on the interpretation of the data
 
Click here to know the Soil and Water samples analyzed at KVK, Bagalkot