Fino ward
Lafey sub-county · Mandera county
📍 3.3923°, 41.2861° · Pop: 16,632
Fino ward sits in Lafey sub-county, Mandera County, home to about 16,632 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.9 (alkaline), nitrogen 1.41 g/kg, phosphorus 38.3 mg/kg and potassium 420.0 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 Fino are Sisal, Green Grams, and Sorghum — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Fino Ward
Local soil characteristics in Fino Ward (located within Lafey sub-county, Mandera County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.9, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.41 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 38.3 mg/kg. For farmers in Fino, 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.