What is Carbon Credit ? For Indian Farmers
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| Understanding the concept of carbon credit: Mahargh Agribuilder |
Carbon Credits: A New Source of Income for Farmers
Carbon credits are tradable permits that allow organizations to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. One carbon credit represents one ton of carbon dioxide. Companies that emit less than their allowed amount can sell their excess carbon credits to companies that emit more. This creates a market that encourages companies to reduce emissions.
Many companies require carbon credits to offset their emissions and meet regulatory requirements or sustainability goals. Some companies buy carbon credits from projects that absorb or reduce emissions, such as renewable energy, reforestation, or sustainable farming projects.
Farmers can generate carbon credits through environmentally-friendly practices that absorb and retain carbon in the soil.
Mahargh Agribuilder has developed an innovative program called MIFM (Mahargh Integrated Farming Model) to help farmers earn income from carbon credits. MIFM provides contract farming services where Mahargh manages farmers’ lands to implement practices that both improve crop yields and generate carbon credits.
Farmers receive guidance and resources to transition to sustainable farming methods like reduced tillage, cover cropping, composting, and intercropping. These methods help absorb and retain more carbon in the soil, reducing the amount released into the atmosphere.
After making the transition to sustainable practices, farmers can get their carbon absorption validated and verified to certify the number of carbon credits they have generated. They can then sell these carbon credits to companies seeking to offset their emissions.
Farmers receive payments for the carbon credits, creating a new source of regular income in addition to income from crop yields.
MIFM provides farmers the means to earn carbon credit income, gain knowledge of sustainable practices, improve soil health, increase yields, and contribute to climate change mitigation. For companies, purchasing carbon credits from sustainable farming projects is an impactful way to offset emissions and support agricultural communities. The carbon credit market creates an opportunity for farmers and businesses to work together to benefit the environment and economy.
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