Hwaseong Agricultural Technology Center Implements Soil Testing for Eco-Friendly Farming

The Eco-Friendly Farming Management Division, operated by the Hwaseong Agricultural Technology Center, is receiving significant support from local farmers through soil testing aimed at producing high-quality eco-friendly agricultural products and reducing management costs.

In pursuit of scientific farming practices and support for eco-friendly agriculture, the Eco-Friendly Farming Management Division has analyzed 3,500 soil testing samples this year—including eco-friendly, farmer-requested, customized fertilizer, soil improvement agents, and major crop cultivation areas—along with 450 samples for soil heavy metals, 400 samples for agricultural water, 300 plant tissue samples, and 500 liquid fertilizer prescriptions. The division has issued soil fertilizer prescription certificates and provided consultations based on these analyses.

Additionally, to address farmer inquiries and promptly resolve requests, the center conducts on-site analysis and diagnosis of soil and crop nutrients, which has proven highly popular among facility farming operations.

Appropriate fertilizer use based on soil testing strengthens crops' resistance to various pests and diseases, while also preventing nutrient depletion caused by the conventional practice of applying excessive amounts of fertilizer indiscriminately.

A city official stated, "Soil testing is the most fundamental and important task in realizing scientific farming and eco-friendly agriculture," and added, "We plan to actively promote soil testing among farmers and establish our position as the leading agricultural technology center analysis agency for eco-friendly agriculture."

For inquiries about soil testing and related matters, contact the Technology Development Division of the Agricultural Technology Center at the Eco-Friendly Technology Department (031-369-3623).