Soil & best crops in Amukura West
Teso South sub-county · Busia county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Amukura West — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Amukura West is in Teso South sub-county, Busia County.
📍 0.5927°, 34.2189° · Pop: 17,423
Amukura West ward sits in Teso South sub-county, Busia County, home to about 17,423 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.9 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.20 g/kg, phosphorus 16.6 mg/kg and potassium 108.9 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Amukura West are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Amukura West Ward
Local soil characteristics in Amukura West Ward (located within Teso South sub-county, Busia County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.9, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.20 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 16.6 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Amukura West, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using a fertilizer program tuned to these soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.
Best crops for Amukura West
Amukura West ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Amukura West in?
Amukura West is a ward in Teso South sub-county, Busia County, Kenya.
Which county is Amukura West ward in?
Amukura West ward is in Busia County, Kenya, within Teso South sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Amukura West?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.9), the top-scoring crops for Amukura West are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Amukura West" section on this page.