Bura ward
Mwatate sub-county · Taita Taveta county
📍 -3.5511°, 38.2171° · Pop: 16,885
Bura ward sits in Mwatate sub-county, Taita Taveta County, home to about 16,885 people. Working from Taita Taveta County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.6 (neutral), nitrogen 0.97 g/kg, phosphorus 12.9 mg/kg and potassium 104.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Bura are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Bura Ward
Local soil characteristics in Bura Ward (located within Mwatate sub-county, Taita Taveta County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.97 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 12.9 mg/kg. For farmers in Bura, 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.