The document presents information about a soil science laboratory in Zimbabwe, specifically discussing its strengths in teaching, research, and consultancy. It identifies areas for improvement such as quality audit and documentation, and outlines expectations for networking and standardization in the field. The presenter is Takesure Tendayi, highlighting the limited use of soil test kits and the absence of mobile laboratories.

1. Laboratory name: Soil Science - UZ
Country: Zimbabwe
Name of the presenter: Takesure Tendayi

2. Soil Science
Laboratories

3. Soil analysis in your country
How many routine laboratories exist in your
country? Private (TRB (tobacco, Triangle (sugar),
(Chemistry & Soil Research) , Colleges (UZ, AU)
Are they ‘mobile’ laboratories? – No
Are soil test kits commonly used?
To a very small extent

4. Strength/weakness
What do you think your lab is strong at? Teaching,
Research & Fertility Consultancy covering soil & foliar
analyses & environment pollution
What do you think it could be improved? –
Quality Audit, Documentation &
Health/Safety

5. What are your expectations out of this meeting and
GLOSOLAN?
•Establishing Regional & International networking
•Equipment maintenance
•Sharing & Updating Methodologies
•Standardization of methods and timely updating

6. Thanks for your
attention

7. Thanks for your
attention