The first soil and water testing laboratory in the state has been started at Pune Agricultural Product Market. This soil and water testing helps to estimate the physical, chemical and biological properties of the soil. Soil testing is of utmost importance in fertilizer management. This facility has been made available at a nominal cost to the farmers visiting the market premises. This laboratory conducts soil and water testing and based on its reports, farmers can be given appropriate recommendations regarding fertilizers or land improvement and increase the productivity of the farm. For this, trained staff has been appointed in the laboratory.