Clay content determines soil texture, which influences water retention, nutrient availability, and aeration. Higher-clay soils retain water but may have drainage issues; lower-clay soils may drain too quickly. This dataset gives the percentage of clay in Nepali soils, essential for tailoring agricultural practices.
Government of Nepal (open for non-commercial research)
Please cite the dataset as follows when using it in publications or derivative work.
Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC) (2024). "Clay content" [GeoTIFF]. https://soil.narc.gov.np/datasets/soil-clay-100m/. USAID Nepal Seed & Fertilizer (NSAF) project, implemented by CIMMYT.
