Loima ward
Loima sub-county · Turkana county
📍 3.0126°, 34.9175° · Pop: 19,848
Loima ward sits in Loima sub-county, Turkana County, home to about 19,848 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.1 (neutral), nitrogen 2.42 g/kg, phosphorus 38.5 mg/kg and potassium 417.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Loima are Sisal, Green Grams, and Sorghum — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Loima Ward
Local soil characteristics in Loima Ward (located within Loima sub-county, Turkana County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.1, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.42 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 38.5 mg/kg. For farmers in Loima, 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.