Ongoing

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.