Chemistry and Analysis of Soil

Our book originally based on the soil health card programme which was followed by Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Gujarat. This programme introduced by the Govt. of Gujarat under the title of “Golden goal soil health card programme” Under this project it was decided that soil health cards furnished to all land holders of Gujarat state. Soil analyses can provide information that is important for maximizing nutrient use efficiency and agricultural productivity. A historical record of soil properties provided by long-term soil testing is useful for determining the effectiveness of fertilizer management strategies in maintaining soil fertility and sustainable agricultural productivity. Soil testing is also a useful tool for indentifying the causes of nutrient related plant growth problems. Soil sampling is the critical first step in a soil testing program. The second is selection of a laboratory that will utilize analysis procedures appropriate for regional soils and conditions. However, an understanding of the accuracy and limitations of individual procedures and of the meaning of soil test results is essential. This publication provides information on these components of a soil testing program. The last steps, interpreting soil analysis values and developing a fertilizer management program, are crop specific and sometimes dependent on additional soil and climatic properties, and are beyond the scope of this document. The Government of Gujarat is running Soil Health Card program to give better result in agriculture.