Carbon Farming

Carbon farming, which integrates regenerative agricultural practices with carbon sequestration techniques, has gained attention due to its potential to address climate change while enhancing soil health and agricultural productivity.

1: Dimension- Significance of Carbon Farming

• Conservation Agriculture: Techniques like zero tillage, crop rotation, and cover cropping enhance soil health and minimize disturbance.
• Integrated Nutrient Management: Promotes soil fertility and reduces emissions using organic fertilizers and compost.
• Agro-ecology: Encourages crop diversification and intercropping for ecosystem resilience.
• Livestock Management: Strategies like rotational grazing and waste management reduce methane emissions and increase carbon storage.

2: Dimension- Challenges to Carbon Farming: 

• Geographical Variation: Effectiveness depends on factors like soil type, water availability, and biodiversity.
• Water Scarcity: Hot and dry regions face challenges due to limited water resources, hindering plant growth and carbon sequestration.
• Financial Assistance: Small-scale farmers may lack resources to invest in sustainable practices, requiring financial support for adoption.
• Limited Awareness: Awareness about carbon farming needs to be increased among farmers and policymakers.
• Inadequate Policy Support and financial assistance: Policies need to incentivize and support carbon farming adoption and financial assistance are limited.
• Technological Barriers: Access to appropriate technologies is essential for effective implementation.