To mark the centenary celebrations of Primary Agriculture Co-Operative Society, a Free Soil Testing Campaign has been launched to benefit the farmers. Co-Operative Society's president, after inaugurating the campaign said that Indian Farmers Fertilizer Co-Operator, Bengaluru, has launched mobile labs to test the soil and issue free certificates to the farmers. Initially, using practical method, the local farmers will be educated regarding the benefits of soil testing. Later on, he said, the soil brought by the farmers will be tested on the spot and the reports will be given. To start with, soil testing will be done in Yalakanur Hosalli, Nerugalale, Abburukatte, Somwarpet and Belur, though farmers from other places can also utilize the opportunity, he said.
The soil testing campaign will be held for a total of 15 days, for more information- 9844285550, 7624885652, must be contacted. Society's vice-president J G Suresh, manager Ravindra, Multipurpose co-operative society's president B P Shivakumar, director Mruthunjaya, planter Mallesh, IFFCO's biochemist Manjunath and others were present during the inauguration of the campaign in the society's premises.
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