
आकाशवाणी, पणजी में ‘माती परीक्षण’ पर रेडियो वार्ता रिकॉर्ड की गई
Radio Talk on ‘Mati Parikshan’ Recorded at All India Radio, Panaji
A radio talk on ‘Mati Parikshan’ (Soil Testing) was recorded on 23rd October 2026 at All India Radio (AIR), Panaji, Goa, as part of the Khet Bachao Abhiyan, launched by the Ministry of Agriculture on 22nd October.
Shri Vishnu Shirodkar, Retd Agriculture Officer and former In-charge of the Soil Testing Laboratory, Directorate of Agriculture, Government of Goa, who was interviewed by Shri Rahul Kulkarni, Assistant Chief Technical Officer (Asst. CTO), ICAR-CCARI, Goa. Importance of soil testing in assessing soil health, identifying nutrient deficiencies, understanding soil fertility status, and determining appropriate nutrient management practices for sustainable agricultural production.
Special emphasis was laid on the role of natural and organic farming formulations, such as Jeevamrut and Ghanjeevamrut, in improving soil health. How to improve soil structure, soil fertility. Soil testing, use of organic inputs and natural farming practices, can help farmers make informed decisions regarding soil and nutrient management.