28/08/2026
DA-BSWM Cordillera Conducts Training on Soil Sampling, Analysis, and Fertilizer Recommendation in Lubuagan
8-28-2026 | The Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Soils and Water Management (DA-BSWM) Cordillera Region, in collaboration with the Lubuagan Municipal Agriculture and Services Office (MASO), conducted a “Training on Proper Soil Sampling and Analysis Using Soil Test Kit and Fertilizer Recommendation Using the FertRight App” on August 27, 2026, at Poblacion, Lubuagan.
The activity was attended by 20 farmers from different barangays in the municipality, providing them with essential knowledge and practical skills that they can apply directly in their own farms. The participants underwent a series of lectures and hands-on workshops covering proper soil sampling, soil pH analysis, and the determination of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels using soil test kits. The training also introduced georeferencing techniques and the use of the FertRight App for generating precise, crop-specific fertilizer recommendations.
Through soil analysis, farmers gain a better understanding of the nutrient status and composition of their soil. This enables them to apply the appropriate type and amount of fertilizer based on the actual needs of their crops. Such a tailored approach can help optimize fertilizer use, reduce unnecessary production costs, improve soil health, and enhance crop yield and quality.
The training aimed to empower farmers to independently conduct proper soil sampling and basic soil analysis and use the results to determine fertilizer recommendations suited to their specific crops and field conditions.
The Soil Sampling Training was conducted by Alona Jean I. Astrera, Jeziel A. Atas, Jake T. Dionisio, and Jerome Ponce of the DA-Cordillera Regional Soils Laboratory, together with Hilair G. Wacdagang and Joshua B. Odiem from the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist. The activity was facilitated by the Lubuagan Municipal Agriculture and Services Office, spearheaded by Ms. Maila Maduli and Ms. Jessa Mae Diawan.
Through initiatives such as this, the DA-BSWM and its local government partners continue to strengthen farmers’ capacity to make science-based decisions on soil and fertilizer management, contributing to more productive, cost-efficient, and sustainable farming practices.