Establishment of Mobile Laboratories under Soil Fertility Research Institute Punjab Lahore
Gestation Period: 2 Years (2025-26 to 2027-28)
Execution: 15 Districts
Budget: 736.409 Million
Objectives
- To provide soil and water testing facilities to farmers, diagnose salinity/sodicity hazards, and offer site-specific recommendations for balanced fertilizer use.
- To develop 15 Mobile Laboratories under Soil Fertility Research Institute Punjab Lahore to reach remote areas of nominated Districts for quick soil and water assessments, offering on-site recommendations for sustainable soil health management.
- To offer quick advisory services, training, and capacity-building programs for farmers to improve their awareness and understanding of soil health and fertility management.
- To participate in farmer field days, and advertise modern agricultural practices to raise awareness among the farmers about soil health management and testing.
- To increase soil productivity and crop yields through sustainable agricultural practices, providing timely and site-specific recommendations based on on-site soil test results.
