CM Maryam launches ‘Lab on Wheels’ for Punjab farmers

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched revolutionary “Lab on Wheels” programme for Punjab farmers, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

A meeting chaired by CM Maryam Nawaz in Lahore on Tuesday was informed that a mobile lab team will collect soil and water samples from the farmer’s field on the spot.

Soil and water samples will be immediately scientifically analyzed in the farmer’s field. Soil pH and electrical conductivity (EC) will be measured on the spot.

Soil’s basic nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) will be scientifically examined.

Soil and water testing results will be immediately entered into the mobile app.

As soon as the testing is completed, a scientific report of soil and water will be issued immediately on the spot.

Speaking the meeting, Maryam Nawaz said accurate soil testing and use of balanced fertilizers will make Punjab agriculturally self-sufficient. 

Maryam Nawaz said agriculture in Punjab has been taken out of traditional methods and entered the scientific and digital era.

Our goal is to reduce the cost of production of the farmer and increase the income received per acre, Maryam Nawaz said.

The meeting was briefed that the land recommendations for fertilizers and suitable crops will be added as per requirement. 

The link of the report will be sent directly to the farmer through SMS and WhatsApp. 

Farmers will be able to view the complete digital report of soil and water with a single click on their mobile. Farmers will get on-the-spot and face-to-face consultation from agricultural experts in the field itself. 

Central control room activated to ensure transparency and strict monitoring of Lab on Mobile. 

Real-time GPS tracking of all mobile laboratories will be done from the central control room. 

Live camera streaming and dashboard monitoring system will also be established to monitor the performance of field teams. 

On a call from the farmer, a scheduled visit of the mobile lab and the request will be registered immediately. 

After the approval of the District Lab Incharge, Lab on Wheels will leave for the assessment of the farmer's field. 

On-site registration of the field team's attendance will be ensured through the mobile app. 

Farmers will be provided with guidance on land improvement and crop care at their doorstep. 

Balanced use of fertilizers will improve soil health and reduce production costs.

A digital GPS soil map of Punjab will be prepared through real-time cloud data storage.

Increase in crop production and farmer income while laying the foundation for sustainable agriculture.

A target of 20,000 soil samples has been set annually, 500 farmer field days will be held annually. As many as 15,000 farmers will be trained annually.

Reporter: Rao Dilshad Hussain