Lafey ward
Lafey sub-county · Mandera county
📍 3.1696°, 41.2206° · Pop: 48,659
Lafey ward sits in Lafey sub-county, Mandera County, home to about 48,659 people. Working from Mandera County soil averages, the profile is pH 8.4 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.53 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 Lafey are Sisal, Green Grams, and Sorghum — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Lafey Ward
Local soil characteristics in Lafey Ward (located within Lafey sub-county, Mandera County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 8.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.53 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 38.3 mg/kg. For farmers in Lafey, 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.