Mumbai, Mar 06: Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited, promoted by Mr. Nishant Kanodia, introduced its second Mobile Soil Testing Van (MSTV) aimed at strengthening soil health and empowering farmers through science driven agricultural support. The MSTV was flagged off from the company’s Principal Marketing Office in Noida last week.
The MSTV is a tailor-made mobile laboratory that brings advanced on-site soil testing services directly to agricultural communities in the areas of the Company’s operation. As pioneers of soil testing in eastern India, the company’s MSTV initiative has had a healthy impact in the states of Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha. With the launch of the second MSTV, the company intends expand the MSTV services and penetrate deep in the states Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand.
Mobile Soil Testing Van or ‘laboratory on wheels’ is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment that enables scientific testing of soil samples on multiple parameters at farmers’ doorsteps using modern equipment to derive definitive results. Basis the analysis, a soil health report card is generated, and guidance is offered to the farmers towards advanced scientific soil management practices and balanced fertiliser usage.
Commenting on the launch of 2nd MSTV, Mr. Manoj Mishra, Managing Director, Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited. said,
“Timely soil testing is a key step towards balanced nutrient use and improved crop productivity. Our advanced laboratory on wheels will primarily serve farmers across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand, providing on spot soil health report card and recommending crop/ soil specific fertiliser usage basis soil health analysis. With our 2nd Mobile Soil Testing Van, we are taking our support beyond fertiliser supply to deliver actionable insights that help farmers optimise input usage, increase yields, and improve long-term soil fertility.”
Key tests performed at Matix’s advanced MSTV to understand soil health, include:
·Soil pH testing to measure hydroxyl ion in the soil thereby understanding soil acidity, neutrality, or alkalinity
·Electrical conductivity (EC) testing to access salt content in the soil using conductivity meter
·Phosphorous testing through Colorimeter to determine the available amount of phosphorous in the soil
·Testing of soil organic carbon by ‘Walkey-Black chromic acid wet oxidation method’ to measure nitrogen content
·Testing of potassium (K) is performed through flame photometer
Key features of MSTV
·It is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to perform advanced soil analysis
·It is equipped with full power backup, including a mobile generator power and internet connectivity, a laptop and printers for providing hard copies of soil reports.
·All soil testing and advisory services provided through the MSTV van are completely free of cost for farmers.
·To ensure clarity and accessibility, Soil Health Cards are provided in local languages, enabling farmers to better understand and implement the recommendations effectively
·A qualified Agricultural Scientist has been appointed to operate the MSTV and provide professional guidance to farmers on importance of interpretation of soil health card and provide the crop specific fertiliser recommendations
The Matix Mobile Soil Testing Van is not merely laboratory on wheels—it represents a shift towards smarter, more resilient farming practices. By integrating advanced diagnostics, agronomic expertise, and on-ground engagement, the initiative has enabled thousands of farmers to take informed, data-driven decisions that strengthen both crop productivity and long-term soil health.
The company has integrated its dealers’ and retailers’ outlets with the mobile soil testing laboratory, enabling farmers to access on-the-spot soil analysis directly at these locations. This not only strengthens the outlets’ value proposition but also drives higher farmer engagement and footfall.
The launch of the second MSTV reaffirms Matix’s ongoing strategy to integrate scientific innovation into agricultural value chain and strengthen the resilience of farm communities. The launch marks a significant milestone in the Company’s farmer-centric outreach efforts and reinforces its long-term commitment to enhancing soil health awareness.