Ngare Mara ward
Isiolo sub-county · Isiolo county
📍 0.6575°, 37.8968° · Pop: 5,520
Ngare Mara ward sits in Isiolo sub-county, Isiolo County, home to about 5,520 people. Working from Isiolo County soil averages, the profile is pH 7.8 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.46 g/kg, phosphorus 37.4 mg/kg and potassium 395.0 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 Ngare Mara are Sisal, Green Grams, and Sorghum — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Ngare Mara Ward
Local soil characteristics in Ngare Mara Ward (located within Isiolo sub-county, Isiolo County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.46 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 37.4 mg/kg. For farmers in Ngare Mara, 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.