TARLAC City, Tarlac — Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. led the turnover of outputs such as Soil Health and Soil Fertility Maps, Soil Health Monitoring Reports and Recommendations, and Soil Health Cards from the seven-week pilot deployment of the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Soils and Water Management’s (DA-BSWM) Mobile Soil Laboratory (MSL) in Tarlac province.
During the pilot deployment, the MSL analyzed 543 soil samples and provided 346 fertilizer recommendations for 25 high-value crops. Additionally, 584 participants, including farmers and local stakeholders, were trained on soil analysis and sustainable fertilizer management.
The DA-BSWM plans to deploy 16 MSL units nationwide, aiming to improve crop productivity, increase profitability, and enhance soil health. Through improved soil management practices, this initiative seeks to ensure food security and build agricultural resilience for the future. ### (Photos by Jay Morales, DA-OSEC)
