11. Soil analysis of submitted soil sample using Soil Test Kit (STK)

Soil Analysis using Soil Test Kit (STK) is a quick method of evaluating the fertility of the soil. Generally the kit will determine the level of nutrients particularly the Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium (N,P,K)and Soil PH of the submitted soil sample from the lot of the client. The results of the analysis will be the basis for fertilizer recommendation of the desired crop of client to be planted in his/her area. This is part of the support services of the agriculture office in consonance with RA 7160 1nd RA 8435.

Service Details

OFFICE OR DIVISION	MUNICIPAL AGRICULTURE OFFICE
CLASSIFICATION	COMPLEX
TYPE OF TRANSACTION:	G2C - Government to Citizen
WHO MAY AVAIL:	All

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS:	WHERE TO SECURE
One fourth kilo (0.25kg) of air dried soil sample	Client
Soil sample Info sheet	Municipal Agriculture Office
Valid Identification Card	Client
Duly accomplished Service Slip	Client

CLIENT STEPS	AGENCY ACTION	FEES TO BE PAID	PROCESSING TIME	PERSON RESPONSIBLE
1. Submits the requirements	Receives the requirements	None	15 minutes	Farm Worker II, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural Technologist, Agriculturist I, Farm Superintendent II (Municipal Agriculture Office)
	Prepares soil sample for analysis	None	6 days	Agricultural Technician, Agricultural Technologist (Municipal Agriculture Office)
	Conducts soil analysis, records result and computes fertilizer recommendation	None	2 hours	Agricultural Technician, Agricultural Technologist (Municipal Agriculture Office)
	Discuss and releases Soil Analysis result	None	10 minutes	Agricultural Technician, Agricultural Technologist (Municipal Agriculture Office)
2. Signs service acknowledgement slip	Receives signed service acknowledgement slip	None	5 minutes	Agricultural Technician, Agricultural Technologist (Municipal Agriculture Office)
TOTAL		None	6 days, 2 hours and 30 minutes