Mata ward
Taveta sub-county · Taita Taveta county
📍 -3.5169°, 37.9786° · Pop: 9,271
Mata ward sits in Taveta sub-county, Taita Taveta County, home to about 9,271 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 Mata are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mata Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mata Ward (located within Taveta 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 Mata, 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.