Program Mandate & Objectives

  • Formulate agricultural policies, guidelines, and regulations on sustainable soil management.
  • Coordinate with the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) regarding soil health assessment (soil mapping) and programs to enhance laboratory competency.
  • Provide soil laboratory service support to DA programs and divisions (chemical, physical analyses, Rapid Soil Test, fertilizer analysis, balance fertilization, and biological agent production).
  • Participate in Professional Testing (PT) in locally and internationally recognized laboratories for traceability and accountability.
  • Advocate for soil conservation and rehabilitation through reforestation, prudent fertilizer use, and information caravans.
  • Engage LGUs and farming communities through agri-clinics employing Rapid Soil Test (RST) with fertilizer recommendations.
  • Provide technical advice and consultations to farmers and fisher folk on laboratory result interpretations to improve crop yields.

Service Location

Regional Soils Laboratory (RSL)

DA Satellite Office, General Vicente Alvarez Street, Zamboanga City, Region IX

Office Hours:
Mon – Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Telefax:
(062) 991-3188
Email:
rfo9@mail.da.gov.ph

For detailed step-by-step procedures, requirements, and processing times, view our Citizen’s Charter.

 

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Functions & Services

  • Provide chemical and physical soil analysis services to various agricultural clienteles.
  • Conduct soil analysis to generate customized farming applications and fertilizer recommendations.
  • Produce microbiological agents and soil inoculants (Trichoderma harzianum, mushroom spawn).
  • Conduct on-site soil analysis (Agri-clinic) via Rapid Soil Testing in coordination with LGUs.
  • Provide technical support and training on mushroom production in coordination with the Research Division.
  • Update soil fertility and crop suitability mapping within the Zamboanga Peninsula.
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