New Delhi, May 19 -- Farmers should soon be able to ditch laborious soil testing methods that involve collecting samples from different parts of a field and having them tested at government labs. The government is preparing to upgrade the soil-testing process by empowering farmers with a handheld digital tool that can deliver real time results wiht satellite technology, said M.L. Jat, secretary, department of agricultural research and education. The the technology is still under development so no timeline was given. With this device, farmers will be able to quickly assess soil properties like texture, organic matter, pH and nutrient levels in seconds, for precision-farming. With such information handy, farmers can apply the right amount of ...