The phenomena of blind fertilization and excessive fertilization in China are serious, which not only results in serious waste of fertilizer resources, but also increases the cost of agricultural production. It also affects the quality of agricultural products and pollutes the environment. The development of soil testing and formula fertilization is conducive to promoting the cost-effectiveness of agriculture, is conducive to the promotion of the quality of cultivated land, is conducive to the development of farming techniques, is the practice of the important thinking of the "three represents," implementing the scientific concept of development, and safeguarding the vital interests of farmers. The concrete manifestation of this is a major measure to promote the stable and increased grain production, the continuous increase of farmers' income, and the continuous improvement of the ecological environment.
The important significance of conducting soil testing and formula fertilization is embodied in: 1. Objective requirements for increasing crop yields and ensuring food security; 2. Reducing production costs and promoting cost-effectiveness; 3. Saving energy consumption and building a conservation-minded society Major actions; 4 important measures for continuously improving fertility and improving the output capacity of cultivated land; 5. important links for improving the quality of agricultural products and enhancing agricultural competitiveness; and 6. reducing the need for fertilizer loss and protecting the ecological environment.