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Functions of SRDI

Functions of SRDI

  • Soil Survey of the whole country on the basis of aerial photo interpretation, field and laboratory investigation of soils
  • Detailed/Semi-detailed soil surveys of development project areas and research farms for various beneficiary agencies
  • Soil surveys to evaluate irrigation command areas and cropping potentials.
  • Soil surveys for locating areas of problem soils (e.g., toxic, saline, alkaline or peat soils), soil degradation and erosion (in watershed region) for planning reclamation or watershed management.
  • Correlation of soils conducted under various surveys.
  • Chemical analysis of soil, water and plant samples to verify and clarify the field observation.
  • Analysis of chemical and organic fertilizers to ensure the quality of fertilizers as backup for policy makers
  • Physical and mineralogical and microbial analysis of soils of the country.
  • Interpretation of aerial photos, land sat imageries and topographic maps for soil and land use surveys.
  • Preparation of various maps and reports on the above-mentioned surveys for publication.
  • Services to the development agencies by providing basic data on soils, land capability and crop suitability for preparation of both short and long-term agricultural development plans.
  • Coordination with the beneficiary agencies at local, regional or national levels regarding planning and execution of land use development program .
  • Provision of simplified guides on soils and agricultural development possibilities for each Upazila for agricultural extension and research workers.
  • Provision of soil data for planning irrigation, drainage and reclamation projects.
  • Selection of suitable sites for specific research/development activities.
  • Imparting in-service training to the newly recruited technical officers on soil survey, land use planning, cropping potential, etc. and refreshers training to keep the technical officers of the department apprised and acquainted with the up-to date knowledge.
  • Training of agricultural extension and research workers of various levels on proper utilization of soil survey information. Imparting basic training on various aspects of soils to the students of the agricultural institutions. (Source: Gazette Notification, October, 1983).
  • Render services to farmers and others by analyzing soil, plant, water and fertilizer samples and recommend location specific fertilizer doses on the basis of soil testing and crop requirements.
  • fertilizer recommendation services for farmers by Grameen and banglalink operators MOBILE PHONE as well as grameen phones CIC centers.
  • On line fertilizer recommendation service www.frs-srdi.gov.bd.
  • Assist in introducing and executing the 'Soil Health Card Programme' proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture.
  • Provide assistance in regular monitoring of soil fertility and land productivity activities throughout the country.
  • Study the soil moisture characteristics in the laboratory to ascertain irrigation needs of different crops.
  • Launch a regular programme for the training of field level extension workers regarding soil analytical results, 'Soil Health Card Programme', Use of Upazila Guide for the recommendation of fertilizers on the basis of soil analytical data.
  • Investigate soil fertility degradation problem, nutrient related problems of crops, soil moisture stress and constraints in crop production etc.