Isukha North ward
Shinyalu sub-county · Kakamega county
📍 0.3580°, 34.8838° · Pop: 23,496
Isukha North ward sits in Shinyalu sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 23,496 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.4 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 4.38 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 147.0 mg/kg. The moderately acidic pH means lime is worth applying before most crops to release locked-up phosphorus. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Isukha North are Soybeans, Sweet Potato, and Coffee (Arabica) — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Isukha North Ward
Local soil characteristics in Isukha North Ward (located within Shinyalu sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 4.38 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 14.0 mg/kg. For farmers in Isukha North, 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.