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FARMER SUPPORT

Coromandel International opens soil and leaf testing

laboratory in Kakinada

Coromandel International Ltd., a
leading agri-inputs company, has in-
augurated a soil and leaf testing labo-
ratory at its plant in Kakinada, Andhra
Pradesh. The laboratory was inaugura-
ted by Mr. Arun Alagappan, Executive
Chairman of Coromandel International,
along with Mr. S. Sankarasubramanian,
Managing Director & CEO, in the pre-
sence of other senior leadership team.

Equipped with state-of-the-art tech-
nologies, this facility is designed to
provide precise soil and plant nutrient
analysis, helping farmers better under-
stand their soil and its nutrient compo-
sition.
valuable insights into soil health and in being able to predict better outcomes
The laboratory features equipment nutrient availability, allowing them to through the precise nutrient insights,”
such as Inductively Coupled Plasma adopt precise agricultural practices that said Mr. Sankarasubramanian.
Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP- optimise fertiliser usage. By addressing
OES), which provides precise detection nutrient defi ciencies, improving crop To boost engagement with farmers,
of essential soil and plant nutrients; yields, and minimising unnecessary the laboratory has automated soil test-
Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence input costs, the laboratory supports ing service requests and the delivery of
(ED-XRF) which enables detailed leaf long-term soil health and sustainable detailed test reports using ‘Salesforce
nutrient analysis. Other technologies agriculture,” the company stated. CRM’. Farmers receive the data-driven
present at the lab include spectrophoto- recommendations directly on their
meters, microwave digesters, and “By offering soil and leaf test-based mobile phones. Additionally, the labo-
near-infrared spectrometers, ensure fertiliser recommendations, we help ratory’s services are integrated with the
comprehensive and precise testing farmers make informed, tailored deci- ‘Gromor Nutri Advisory Portal’, which
capabilities. sions for specifi c crops, regions, and offers stage-wise fertiliser recommen-
seasons. This fi rst-of-its-kind labora- dations tailored to soil data and crop
“These tools provide farmers with tory will change the game for farmers needs.

Cosmo Specialty Chemicals achieves ISO 9001:2015

certifi cation
Cosmo Specialty Chemicals, a 2024, recognises the company’s com- quality and reinforces our position as
100% subsidiary of fl exible packaging mitment to maintaining high-quality a trusted manufacturer in the chemical
major, Cosmo First, and supplier of a standards in the design, development, industry,” said Mr. Raj Sharma, Busi-
range of adhesives, masterbatches, and manufacturing, and delivery of adhe- ness Head at Cosmo Speciality Chemi-
coating chemicals, has successfully sives, coatings, and masterbatch pro- cals. The certifi cation is valid until
achieved ISO 9001:2015 certifi cation ducts at its MIDC Area facility in Waluj, December 17, 2027, subject to success-
for its Quality Management System. Aurangabad. “It validates our sys- ful completion of annual surveillance
The certifi cation, issued in December tematic approach to ensuring product assessments.

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