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The Land Development Department provides soil testing services before planting.

15 May 2024
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As a result of last year, there were at least 15,000 farmers interested in requesting soil analysis services. This year, Mr. Pramote Yajai, Director-General of the Land Development Department Therefore, the service “e-Service soil inspection for agriculture” has been opened for farmers and the general public by easily requesting the service. Just register through the agricultural soil testing website. Department of Land Development https://osd101.ldd.go.th/osdlab/ by recording the details of the soil that needs to be analyzed. Sample sender information Address coordinates of the sampling area plot. and specify the type of plants you want to plant The staff will then check and confirm the soil sample submission form. To allow service applicants to send soil samples via post to the laboratory. Soil analysis The officials will take soil samples to check the amount of important macronutrients, phosphorus (P), potassium (K), soil organic matter (OM), and pH. The results of the analysis will be used to give advice. Recommendations for soil improvement and the appropriate rate of fertilizer use according to the type of crop being grown. Farmers will receive a soil analysis report within 30 working days from the date the soil sample is received through the system. e-Service: In addition to providing e-Service for soil inspection for agriculture. The Land Development Department has also increased channels to provide soil analysis services in a format that is easy to access, fast, and covers the area. as an alternative to requesting a variety of services It is a simple soil analysis using a soil testing kit (LDD Test Kit), a field soil analysis device. Measures the acidity and alkalinity (pH), the amount of main plant nutrients (NPK), and the soil salinity (EC). You can know the preliminary soil analysis results within 1 hour. Interested farmers can contact us to request a comprehensive soil analysis service. It’s easy at the volunteer soil doctors of the Land Development Department. Land Development Office Zones 1-12 and Provincial Land Development Stations throughout the country Or you can contact for more information at the Land Development Department, Tel. 1760. Sa-lay-te. Click to read more in the column “Face to the Sky, Feet to the Ground”.