MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday inaugurated the country’s first-ever Mobile Soil Laboratory (MSL) in a bid to provide the agriculture sector with critical technology needed to achieve food security for the Philippines.
In his speech in Malacañang, Marcos highlighted the procurement of the MSL as a historical landmark, emphasizing the critical role of the development agriculture sector.
“This is a historic day, marking a vital step in our mission to secure sufficient food, prosperous communities, and a more united nation. This initiative demonstrates our unwavering commitment to supporting our farmers and boosting the economy,” the President said.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday inaugurated the country’s first-ever Mobile Soil Laboratory. PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE PHOTO
Marcos said the MSL would serve as a “knowledge hub” for farmers, equipping them with new technologies and methods to ensure that the soil was healthy enough to produce “higher and more abundant yields.”
“Through this, our farmers will have the opportunity to train so that they can better understand the potential of their soil and other natural resources,” Marcos said.
“It is also important to note that the results from the soil analysis will be received by our farmers within five days from the submission of their soil sample, depending on the complexity of the analysis,” he added.
The MSL, which is a project under the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) as part of the National Soil Health Program, is equipped to analyze over 40 chemical, physical, and microbiological soil parameters.
It will deliver test results to farmers within five days, helping them optimize fertilizer use, improve soil health, and achieve higher yields.
For its first year of operations, the MSL’s services will be provided free of charge, allowing farmers to transition to more scientific farming methods.
Additionally, the mobile lab will serve as a training hub to educate farmers on new technologies and soil management practices.
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