Why Soil Testing Before Sowing Pays for Itself

Most Indian farmers apply fertilizer by habit, not by soil need. A simple soil test changes that.

What a Soil Test Tells You

1. pH level — acidic (<6.5) or alkaline (>7.5) soils lock up nutrients
2. Organic carbon — the single best indicator of soil health
3. NPK status — nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium availability
4. Micronutrients — zinc, iron, sulphur, boron deficiencies

The Economics

A soil test costs ₹250-400. Based on the report, you can:

• Skip a urea dose if nitrogen is already high (save ₹1,350)
• Add zinc sulphate only if deficient (save ₹380)
• Switch from DAP to NPK if phosphorus is sufficient (save ₹1,200)

For a 5-acre farm, that is ₹10,000-15,000 saved per season.

How PrajaAgro Does It

1. Book a test from the app — a field agent collects samples in 48 hours
2. Get your report within 72 hours, explained in your language
3. Get a fertilizer plan customised to your soil and crop

Book a soil test from the PrajaAgro app — results in 72 hours.