Soil and Water Testing Laboratory, Gujrat

To diagnose salt-affected soils and recommend the methods to reclaim saline and sodic soils for the goal to enhance fertility status of soils.

Mission

To diagnose salt-affected soils and recommend the methods to reclaim saline and sodic soils for the goal to enhance fertility status of soils.

Objectives

  • After accessing the fertility status of soil guidance to farmers for correct quantity, time and method of fertilizer application
  • To diagnose saline and sodic soils and methods to reclaim such type of soils
  • To analyse underground water for irrigation purpose
  • To analyse soil up to depth of 5-6 feet down for orchard cultivation and provide advice to farmers
  • To store and produce the acquired data from analyses of soil and water samples to higher offices when and where required

Research Activities

Advisory Services

  • Site specific fertilizer/amendments recommendations
  • Reclamation of problem soils
  • Monitoring quality inputs
  • Improving (FUE) and Productivity through (IPNS)
  • Accessing water quality and nutrient status for advisory services to farmers

Contact Us

Javed Iqbal 
Senior Scientist
Phone: 053-9260314
Email: dosfgujrat@gmail.com
Address: Near Baghdad Colony Old GT Road Gujrat