Soil Testing Centre

At SDM, our scientific expertise extends beyond the classroom to the very fields that sustain our community. Managed by the Department of Chemistry, the Soil Testing Centre is a dedicated service hub designed to help farmers optimize their agricultural practices through precise, data-driven insights.

Enhancing Yield and Soil Health By providing a scientific bridge between chemistry and cultivation, the centre helps farmers move away from guesswork and toward precision agriculture. Our analysis ensures the ideal use of fertilizers, correcting nutrient deficiencies while maintaining long-term soil fertility and environmental health.

Specialized Diagnostic Services Our professional technicians provide comprehensive reports and expert guidance for a nominal fee, focusing on:

• Soil Analysis: Detailed testing for pH levels, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Organic Carbon, and the essential “Big Three” nutrients—Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K).
• Water Analysis: Essential testing of water samples for pH and Electrical Conductivity to ensure irrigation quality.

Advanced Laboratory Infrastructure To maintain high analytical standards, the lab is equipped with specialized instrumentation, including:

• Precision Meters: pH and Conductivity meters for chemical balance.
• Analytical Hardware: Flame Photometers, Colorimeters, and Kjeldahl’s Distillation sets for nutrient mapping.
• Support Tools: Mechanical shakers and suction pumps for efficient sample processing.

Through the Soil Testing Centre, SDM College translates complex chemical analysis into prosperous harvests, ensuring that local agriculture remains both productive and sustainable.