Dr Reddy's Foundation expects to process one lakh soil samples before rabi, partnering with a startup on biological amendments and ICAR-IISS on a digital repository.
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Dr Reddy's Foundation is scaling its soil testing operations. The Hyderabad-based lab expects to process one lakh samples before the next rabi season, the foundation said.
The push comes as soil health declines across India's farm belt and government testing programs face implementation gaps. The foundation's lab has moved from a pilot phase to commercial scale, processing samples from multiple states.
Separately, the foundation is working with a startup on biological soil amendments, aiming to reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers. It also signed a memorandum of understanding with ICAR-IISS to build a digital soil health repository and develop advanced advisory tools for farmers.
The foundation did not disclose the startup's name or the financial terms of the partnership. The ICAR-IISS agreement covers data sharing and joint development of crop-specific recommendations.
Dr Reddy's Foundation is the corporate social responsibility arm of Dr Reddy's Laboratories. The soil testing initiative is part of its broader agricultural sustainability program.
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