SoilScopes

The problem

Declining soil health, rising input costs, and fragmented testing services.

Conventional farming has led to declining soil health, increasing fertiliser dependence, rising production costs, and degraded ecosystems. Farmers often rely on fragmented testing services and external consultants, making it difficult to access the comprehensive data needed to transition confidently to regenerative farming.

SoilScopes' approach

Science-backed soil testing for regenerative farming.

SoilScopes combines laboratory testing with practical on-farm consulting to help farmers make data-driven decisions about soil health. The company provides microbial testing, compost analysis, water testing and carbon assessments, while expanding into in-house chemical soil testing to become a one-stop laboratory for regenerative agriculture. By pairing scientific analysis with long-term advisory support, SoilScopes helps farmers improve soil biology, reduce fertiliser and pesticide use, and build healthier, more resilient farming systems.

Where it's used

Supporting regenerative agriculture across Southern Africa.

SoilScopes works with wine producers, orchard growers, grain farmers, compost producers, carbon development projects, and agricultural input companies across South Africa and the broader Southern African region. Its services support soil restoration, compost management, product validation, and regenerative farming transitions.

Impact

Why it matters.

Healthy soils improve farm profitability, restore ecosystems, and reduce agriculture's environmental footprint while supporting long-term food security.

• Healthier soils

  Scientific testing helps farmers rebuild soil biology, increase nutrient availability, and improve long-term soil fertility.

• Lower farming costs

  Regenerative management enables farmers to reduce fertiliser, crop protection, fuel, and input costs while maintaining productivity.

• Restored ecosystems

  Improved soil health enhances biodiversity, supports carbon sequestration, improves water retention, and reduces the need for synthetic agricultural inputs.

Partners & ecosystem

An independent regenerative agriculture laboratory serving Southern Africa.

SoilScopes works alongside regenerative farmers, compost producers, carbon project developers, and industry partners including Cape Town Biogas, while collaborating with agricultural clients, product developers, and accredited laboratories to validate testing methodologies. The company also benchmarks against laboratories such as Bemlab, Intertek, Labserve, Sporetec, and Soil Health Lab, while differentiating itself through integrated consulting and laboratory services.