AGRI-LAB Services

Analytical Facilities for Testing Soil, Plant Tissue, Water and Organic Matter Samples

The use of agri-inputs to obtain higher yields of international quality is gaining importance in high-tech agriculture. In order to maintain consistent product quality, it is important that various inputs like seeds, fertilisers, water should be tested for quality and soil health should be maintained.

To provide services to the farmer for testing soil, plant tissue, water and organic fertiliser samples, Deepak Fertilisers And Petrochemicals Corporation Limited has set up a well equipped Agri-Lab with state-of-the-art facilities at Pune.

We offer the following analytical services through our Agri-Lab:

Analysis of N, P, K and Sulphur along with micronutrients in addition to pH and Electrical Conductivity (EC).

Computerised fertiliser recommendation based on the above analysis

Testing of water to check its suitability for irrigation and advise farmers accordingly

Testing of plant tissue samples for all major and micronutrients and advise farmers on fertiliser scheduling for fruit crops

Analysis of manures, organic and chemical fertilisers to check quality

All the above analyses are done with the help of most modern, state-of-the-art imported equipment like Atomic Absorption Spectrometer and Automated Nitrogen Analyser with utmost precision and accuracy.

Charges for Agri-Lab Services (As of January 2002)

Testing of soil sample for complete analysis:	Rs. 175/- per sample
Testing of all major and micronutrients in plant sample:	Rs. 275/- per sample
Testing of water quality and analysis:	Rs. 150/- per sample.

All the charges for testing and analysis are accepted only by Demand Draft / Cash. Payment to be sent in favour of `Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited', payable at Pune.

For any inquiries relating to Agronomy and Soil Testing please contact:
Mr. A.K. Raina
agri-lab@deepakfertilisers.com
Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited
Crop Sciences Division
Opp. Golf Course, Shastri Nagar, Yerawada,
Pune - 411 006. Tel : (020)668 4155
Fax : (020) 668 6728, 668 4984