The Net-Zero Carbon Emission Lab (NCEL) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has launched a web-based Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) Predictor Application aimed at making soil carbon estimation faster, more accessible and data-driven.

Led by Dr. Yen Adams Sokama-Neuyam, with research support from Sylvester Yeboah Gyamfi and Joel Baidoo, the initiative addresses a longstanding challenge: conventional laboratory measurement of soil organic carbon is costly, time-consuming and often inaccessible in many regions.

Soil organic carbon remains one of the most critical indicators of soil fertility, agricultural productivity and climate mitigation potential.

The SOC Predictor Application seeks to streamline the process. By entering defined soil parameters, users can obtain SOC estimates supported by transparent model performance metrics and visual interpretation tools.

The developers say the platform connects scientific modelling with practical usability, enabling farmers, researchers and environmental practitioners to make informed decisions without laboratory delays.

The innovation is expected to strengthen digital soil mapping, support sustainable land management and advance carbon quantification efforts essential for climate action.

More than a standalone application, the tool signals a broader shift toward accessible, technology-driven soil intelligence.