Overview
Analytical services are provided on agricultural and related materials (soils, animal feeds, plants, fertilisers and irrigation water).
How do I get this service?
- Complete Soil sample submission form for soil and fertiliser samples.
- Complete Plant sample submission form for plant and animal feed samples.
- Submit samples with the relevant completed application form to the laboratory for testing. (See address below).
- After evaluation of the test results, a report will be dispatched to the applicant in the form of a report.
- If required, the test results can be explained to applicants by a laboratory officer.
What supporting documents are required?
- Certified copy of Valid National Identity Card (Omang).
- Young farmers need to produce a letter (confirming that they are the youth in that district) written by the District Agricultural Office.
How long will this service take?
Fourteen to Twenty-one (14 to 21) working days.
Where can I obtain this service?
How much does it cost?
Table 1: Cost for Soil and Fertiliser Analysis per sample
Analysis
|
Price (BWP)
|
Calcium
|
57.10
|
Magnesium
|
53.05
|
Phosphorus
|
21.35
|
Potassium
|
45.85
|
Sodium
|
45.85
|
Copper
|
48.15
|
Iron
|
48.15
|
Manganese
|
48.85
|
Zinc
|
47.40
|
Cation Exchange Capacity
|
84.25
|
PH
|
36.10
|
Organic Carbon
|
66.80
|
Particle size
|
859.90
|
Electrical Conductivity
|
36.00
|
Table 2: Cost for Animal Feed and Plant Herbage analysis sample
Analysis
|
Price (BWP )
|
Calcium
|
85.45
|
Magnesium
|
85.55
|
Phosphorus
|
78.30
|
Potassium
|
84.55
|
Sodium
|
85.00
|
Copper
|
90.40
|
Iron
|
91.45
|
Manganese
|
91.30
|
Zinc
|
91.25
|
Nitrogen (Crude Protein)
|
74.95
|
Crude Fibre
|
77.45
|
Acid Detergent Lignin
|
30.50
|
Nutral Detergent Fibre
|
39.80
|
Crude fat
|
68.25
|
Dry matter
|
53.30
|
Ash
|
53.70
|
Organic Matter
|
50.80
|
In Vitro digestibility
|
146.00
|
NDF Nitrogen
|
114.75
|
Acid Detergent Fibre
|
25.75
|
Keywords
soils, animal feeds, plants, fertilisers, irrigation water, agricultural materials, laboratory for testing, Analytical services.