PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. had renewed his commitment aimed at boosting agricultural productivity in the country.

The chief executive made the remark as he conducted an inspection to the P550-million Soil Laboratory Building.

It is being constructed in Agusan del Sur.

“I am also extremely pleased with the establishment of the Agusan Del Sur Provincial Soils Laboratory by the provincial government of Agusan del Sur, the first and the modern one of its kind in Mindanao,” Marcos said.

“Ilan lang yan sa mga maraming programang para sa ating mga magsasaka dito sa inyong probinsya upang mapataas ang kanilang ani at mapalaki ang kanilang kita," he added.

For his part, Agusan del Sur Governor Santiago Cane Jr. and Executive Adviser and Scientist Dr. Johnvie Goloran had given a briefing to the  President on the soil laboratory building project located in Prosperidad town.

Meanwhile, the Presidential Communications Office said that the facility is capable of physical, chemical, and biological characterization of soils using a range of advanced analytical capabilities.

The PCO said that the facility can analyze 50-100 soil samples a day.

The test results is expected to be released in less than two to three days. 

Likewise, the facility can also analyze soils, plants, water, fertilizer, and gas samples.