Soil testing labs on wheels for entire State
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‘Krishi Sanjeevini’ has been introduced in Koppal now on a trial basis
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‘Krishi Sanjeevini’ has been introduced in Koppal now on a trial basis
Agriculture Minister B.C. Patil said on Monday that his department has planned to provide soil testing laboratories on wheels to all Raita Samparka Kendras in the State. Speaking after releasing to the market “Kaarla Kaje” brand of boiled rice marketed by Parampara Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd. at Karkala, Udupi district, the Minister said that 20 such mobile laboratories named “Krishi Sanjeevini” have been given to as many kendras in Koppal district now on a trial basis. If the “laboratory to land” concept is to be implemented covering all kendras in the State, 519 more vehicles will have to be purchased. Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has, in principle, agreed to sanction funds to purchase the vehicles. The Finance Department will have to approve of the proposal. He said that the mobile laboratory has a common toll free number, which is 155313, for the State. Farmers will have to call this number to get services on their doorsteps. Each vehicle has an agriculture graduate to guide farmers with the kind of nutrients their plots need to use for the type of soil they have. The farm graduate will also guide farmers on the treatment required for standing crops in case of disease.