Iftin ward
Garissa sub-county · Garissa county
📍 -0.4477°, 39.6464° · Pop: 22,349
Iftin ward sits in Garissa sub-county, Garissa County, home to about 22,349 people. Working from Garissa County soil averages, the profile is pH 8.0 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.61 g/kg, phosphorus 37.7 mg/kg and potassium 407.0 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 Iftin are Sisal, Green Grams, and Sorghum — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Iftin Ward
Local soil characteristics in Iftin Ward (located within Garissa sub-county, Garissa County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 8.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.61 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 37.7 mg/kg. For farmers in Iftin, 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.