8/11/2019 soil lab profile
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The Provincial Soils Laboratory within
the vision of the Department of
Agriculture, devises, plans, and execute
programs for its efficient and effective
operation. It render services thatprovide soil analysis, STK
Refilling,
Mushroom Cultivation and Compost
Fungus Activator, and is committed in
many ways by conducting trainings and
seminars to farmers and technicians
regarding the services offered.
The Provincial Soils Laboratory is the
frontline in providing reliable qualitative
analysis on soil in the province. Soil
testing has been a valuable tool for
agricultural production to determine the
fertility of soil for fertilizer
recommendation analysis by a skilled
laboratory technician. Application of
recommended fertilizer has produced
higher yields and generate more income
to farmers.
Organic mushroom farming is also being
introduced to interested parties.
Mushrooms are very nutritious products
that can be generated from cellulosic
waste materials and are rich in fiber and
proteins and has medicinal properties
that are used in medicine. Mush room
farming may open new employment
opportunities and income to farmers.Trainings will be provided
by a
laboratory personnel which will equip
them with more skills and knowledge
and help them succeed in the promising
venture.
The production of CFA (Compost Fungus
Activator), Trichoderma Harzianum is
also provided by the laboratory, and has
been promoting it to farming
communities. The use of trichodermaharzianum hastens the
rapid
decomposition of organic waste
materials from farms for only two weeks
unlike the traditional composting
process which takes about 5 to 6
months.
many farmers were able to adapt the
technology because it is cost efficient,
improves soil fertility, provides
biological control to certain pests and
diseases and is not harmful to human
being.
The provincial soils laboratory is making
its effort in upgrading the laboratory
equipment and facilities to improve its
services to farmers, students, LGUs and
public and private clientele.
