Lopur ward
Turkana West sub-county · Turkana county
📍 3.8824°, 34.9804° · Pop: 45,664
Lopur ward sits in Turkana West sub-county, Turkana County, home to about 45,664 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.7 (alkaline), nitrogen 1.33 g/kg, phosphorus 38.5 mg/kg and potassium 417.0 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 Lopur are Sisal, Green Grams, and Sorghum — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Lopur Ward
Local soil characteristics in Lopur Ward (located within Turkana West sub-county, Turkana County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.33 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 38.5 mg/kg. For farmers in Lopur, 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.