Barwessa ward
Baringo North sub-county · Baringo county
📍 0.7245°, 35.6797° · Pop: 23,986
Barwessa ward sits in Baringo North sub-county, Baringo County, home to about 23,986 people. Working from Baringo County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.2 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.32 g/kg, phosphorus 23.4 mg/kg and potassium 212.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Barwessa are Sesame (Simsim), Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Barwessa Ward
Local soil characteristics in Barwessa Ward (located within Baringo North sub-county, Baringo County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.32 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 23.4 mg/kg. For farmers in Barwessa, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using fertilizer programs tailored to these exact satellite-measured soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.