AgriCarbon – our Flagship Carbon Farming Programme
Rewarding farmers for sustainable land management practices
Regenerative agriculture is a holistic farming approach that aims to improve soil health, enhance biodiversity, and promote ecological resilience while also producing food. The basic principle of regenerative agriculture is to work with the natural systems rather than against them. It is an effective way of reducing greenhouse gases by turning soil into carbon sinks and removing CO2 from the atmosphere.
Standards & Sustainable Development Goals
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About the project
AgriCarbon is our flagship carbon farming programme, designed to assist and reward farmers for generating high-quality carbon credits through sustainable land management practices. It originally launched in South Africa in 2021 and subsequently expanded to Argentia, Chile and Paraguay.
It provides verified removal carbon credits at scale, empowering farmers with the financial resources needed to transition to regenerative agriculture. These funds help offset short-term yield fluctuations and invest in advanced farming equipment and technology.
By adopting techniques such as rotational grazing, cover cropping, and reduced tillage, farmers improve soil health while enhancing their profitability. AgriCarbon quantifies the increase in soil organic carbon and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, converting these improvements into premium-quality carbon credits.
Science-Based Targets and Net Zero goals
Carbon removals from regenerative agriculture play a vital role in achieving Science-Based Targets and Net Zero goals. By incorporating these removals into emission reduction strategies, companies and nations demonstrate a tangible commitment to combating climate change responsibly.
Healthy soil is the foundation of a sustainable planet—agriculture holds the key to solving the climate crisis.
Scientific excellence & integrity
AgriCarbon is set to achieve VCS certification, ensuring rigorous monitoring and auditing of emission reductions. The programme goes beyond Verra methodology requirements, prioritising additionality, permanence, and risk mitigation. With a foundation of scientific integrity, AgriCarbon employs robust soil sampling and measurement protocols to maintain the highest quality standards in carbon credit generation.
Collaboration
Strong partnerships with agricultural consultancies, research organisations, and monitoring service providers support AgriCarbon’s mission. These collaborations enhance farmer sustainability efforts, improve yields, and reduce input costs.
AgriCarbon delivers added value to both service providers and farmers, transforming farm data into additional income streams while offering financial benefits to service partners. Farmers and service providers also gain access to agronomic insights, data analytics, and carbon market expertise to enhance their sustainability strategies.
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Project impacts
Climate & Environment
- Carbon sequestration: Regenerative agriculture practices such as cover cropping, crop rotation, reduced tillage, and agroforestry can increase the amount of carbon stored in the soil. This helps to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and mitigate climate change.
- Biodiversity: Enhanced by creating suitable habitats for beneficial insects, birds, and other wildlife. This can help to restore ecosystem function and resilience.
- Water conservation: Soil water-holding capacity is improved, reducing the need for irrigation and promoting water conservation.
- Reduced chemical inputs: Regenerative agriculture relies on natural inputs and reduces or eliminates the use of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides.
Social & Economic
- Food security: Regenerative agriculture practices can improve soil health, crop yields, and diversity, which can increase food security for local communities.
- Economic benefits: Carbon credits generated from regenerative agriculture can provide additional income for farmers and land managers, while also incentivising sustainable land management practices.
Health
- Nutrient-dense food: Food grown on regenerative farms can have higher levels of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants due to improved soil health, which leads to more nutrient-dense crops.
- Reduced exposure to toxins: The use of natural inputs reduces or eliminates the use of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides decreasing the amount of toxic chemicals that farmers and farm workers are exposed to, as well as the amount of chemical residues in the ecosystem and food that consumers eat
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