Soil & best crops in Bura

Fafi sub-county · Garissa county

Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Bura — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Bura is in Fafi sub-county, Garissa County.

📍 -1.0888°, 40.2852° · Pop: 5,316

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Bura ward sits in Fafi sub-county, Garissa County, home to about 5,316 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.4 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.80 g/kg, phosphorus 37.7 mg/kg and potassium 147.4 mg/kg. The alkaline pH can restrict micronutrient uptake, so watch for zinc and iron deficiency. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Bura are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.

pH
7.4
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
0.80 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
37.7 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
147.4 mg/kg
✕ Low

Soil mapping and farming in Bura Ward

Local soil characteristics in Bura Ward (located within Fafi sub-county, Garissa County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.80 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 37.7 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Bura, 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.

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Bura ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Bura in?

Bura is a ward in Fafi sub-county, Garissa County, Kenya.

Which county is Bura ward in?

Bura ward is in Garissa County, Kenya, within Fafi sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Bura?

Based on the local soil (pH 7.4), the top-scoring crops for Bura are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Bura" section on this page.

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