Judicious application of chemical fertilizers by the farmers in crops is very much essential to achieve maximum production and to earn maximum profit. Soil testing is a comprehensive soil fertility evaluation programme, which helps the farmer’s injudicious application of chemical fertilizers. The farmers will be able to know how much nutrients are already available in the soil and how much will have to be provided additionally for a particular crop. The majority of farmers had knowledge about soil testing practices. Majority of respondents were using the knowledge gained from scientists working in Krishi Vigyan Kendra in the operational area and the personnel of State Deptt. of Agriculture. Most of the respondents were in disagreement with the statements and mostly adaptors possessed unfavourable attitude towards soil testing practices. Majority of farmers agreed with the statement "Soil testing is necessary for better crop production". The efforts should be made by KVK and Deptt. of Ag. to encourage the farmers in adoption of soil testing practices by organising training programmes and campaigns specially on soil testing process

Keyword: Attitude, knowledge,