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Full name:

Yara Kenya Data Challenge

Version:

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Organization or Author:

Yara East Africa

Abstract:

Taking part to the World Bank Data4SoilHealth Challenge 2025 for Kenya, Yara East Africa, a subsidiary of Yara International, has shared a polygonal dataset that provides insights on several soil parameters form 2023 in Kenya.
Yara International is a leading global fertilizers and crop nutrition company. With a focus on promoting balanced and efficient fertilization practices, it helps farmers optimize their crop yields while minimizing the environmental impact. Through various initiatives and partnerships, the company seeks to equip farmers with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions about fertilizer application, crop management, and sustainable farming practices. By empowering farmers with these tools, Yara East Africa aims to contribute to the development of a strong and resilient agricultural sector in Kenya.

The data is organized using the H3 spatial indexing library, providing uniform hexagonal polygons with a spatial resolution of 0.015 km2 (1.5 hectares). This structure ensures efficient spatial analysis and integration with geospatial tools, making the dataset highly suitable for large-scale agricultural and environmental studies.

Service location:

https://soilhive.ag/datasets/40

Geographical Coverage:

National - Kenya

GIS Data Type:

Vector - Polygon

Spatial resolution:

15000 m2 (one H3 cell at resolution 10)

Publication date:

2025

Reference period-start:

2023

Reference period-stop

2023

License:

Data4SoilHealth Challenge Data Use Agreement

Soil Properties:

pH, Nitrogen, Potassium, Organic Matter, Calcium, Magnesium

Soil deph coverage (cm):

0-20 cm

Citation:

(2025) NIR analysis of soil chemical parameters in Kenya. Yara East Africa - yara.co.ke

Overview

Name Original name Unit of measurement Description Analytical method
pH pH - pH NIR Spectroscopy
Potassium Exchangeable K ppm Exchangeable K NIR Spectroscopy
Calcium Calcium ppm Calcium NIR Spectroscopy
Magnesium Magnesium ppm Magnesium NIR Spectroscopy
Nitrogen Total Nitrogen % Total Nitrogen NIR Spectroscopy
Organic Matter Organic Matter % Organic Matter NIR Spectroscopy
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