Soil Tnau Soiltestingservices
- Soil Testing
- Prescription of Soil Test based fertilizer recommendation for various crops
- Problem soil identification viz., soil salinity, sodicity and acidity.
- Assessment of quality of irrigation water.
- Technology advisory for soil and crop management.
This centre is in operation in the Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Centre for Soil and Crop Management Studies, TNAU, Coimbatore.
Activities:
Benefits
- Ensures balanced fertilization to crops.
- Maintenance of soil fertility.
- Avoids indiscriminate use of fertilizer and ensures environment safety
- High returns per rupee invested.
Analytical Charges for the Analysis of Soil sample and consultancy for Farmers in Soil Testing & Technology Advisory Centre (SOTAC).
| S.No. | Analysis | Charges |
| 1. | pH, EC, NPK and Recommendation | Rs.100/- |
| 2. | pH, EC, NPK, micronutrients and Recommendation | Rs.250/ sample |
| 3. | Field visit – consultancy for solving problems at field level | Actual expenditure + 20 % extra |
For Further Details Contact Soil Testing & Technology Advisory Centre Department of Soil Science & Agrl. Chemistry Centre for Soil & Crop Management Studies Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore – 641 033 Phone: 0422-2456811 Email: sottac@tnau.ac.in