Soil & best crops in Madogo
Bura sub-county · Tana River county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Madogo — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Madogo is in Bura sub-county, Tana River County.
📍 -0.3265°, 39.3106° · Pop: 26,284
Madogo ward sits in Bura sub-county, Tana River County, home to about 26,284 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.5 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.40 g/kg, phosphorus 8.5 mg/kg and potassium 163.0 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 Madogo are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Madogo Ward
Local soil characteristics in Madogo Ward (located within Bura sub-county, Tana River County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.40 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 8.5 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Madogo, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using a fertilizer program tuned to these soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.
Best crops for Madogo
Madogo ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Madogo in?
Madogo is a ward in Bura sub-county, Tana River County, Kenya.
Which county is Madogo ward in?
Madogo ward is in Tana River County, Kenya, within Bura sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Madogo?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.5), the top-scoring crops for Madogo are Sorghum, Cowpeas, Pigeon Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Madogo" section on this page.