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    Transforming Manufacturing: TAGMA’s Next-Gen Tooling Showcase at 2026 Expo

    Transforming Manufacturing: TAGMA’s Next-Gen Tooling Showcase at 2026 Expo

    Texas Agriculture Issues Urgent Alert As Invasive Pest Detected In Multiple Counties, Including Houston Area

    Texas Agriculture Issues Urgent Alert As Invasive Pest Detected In Multiple Counties, Including Houston Area

    USDA Launches New Regenerative Pilot Program To Lower Farmer Production Costs And Advance MAHA Agenda

    USDA Launches New Regenerative Pilot Program To Lower Farmer Production Costs And Advance MAHA Agenda

    Shibu Jose Joins Global Council Of The World Agriculture Forum (WAF)

    Shibu Jose Joins Global Council Of The World Agriculture Forum (WAF)

    India’s First Edible Oil Consumption Survey Underway

    India’s First Edible Oil Consumption Survey Underway

    Prime Minister Sets Out AI Action Plan At UCL

    Prime Minister Sets Out AI Action Plan At UCL

    UAE To Develop Lander For Emirates Asteroid Belt Mission

    UAE To Develop Lander For Emirates Asteroid Belt Mission

    US To Have Unlimited Access To Al Chips

    US To Have Unlimited Access To Al Chips

  • Agriculture
    Uneven Monsoon Raises Concerns Over India’s Kharif Crop Output as Harvest Season Nears

    Uneven Monsoon Raises Concerns Over India’s Kharif Crop Output as Harvest Season Nears

    FAO Calls for Better Climate Finance to Strengthen Global Agrifood Systems

    FAO Calls for Better Climate Finance to Strengthen Global Agrifood Systems

    India Begins Soil-Carbon Payments to Farmers, Opening a New Revenue Opportunity for Sustainable Agriculture **NEW DELHI:** India has begun making payments to farmers linked to verified soil-carbon credits, marking a significant development in the country’s efforts to connect sustainable farming practices with emerging carbon markets. More than **2,500 farmers across Punjab and Haryana** are receiving payments associated with measured improvements in soil carbon, according to reports on the initiative. The development offers a new potential source of income for farmers while encouraging agricultural practices aimed at improving soil health and reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. The initiative comes as agriculture faces growing pressure to increase productivity while protecting natural resources. Continuous cultivation, excessive tillage, inefficient fertiliser use and declining soil organic matter can affect soil quality over time. Carbon-focused farming practices seek to address some of these challenges by increasing the amount of carbon stored in agricultural soils. ## What Are Soil-Carbon Credits? Soil-carbon credits are linked to the amount of carbon that agricultural practices can help remove from the atmosphere or retain in soil. Farmers can potentially generate credits by adopting practices that increase soil organic carbon or reduce emissions. Depending on the methodology used, these practices can include **reduced or zero tillage, improved residue management, cover crops, crop diversification, efficient fertiliser use and other regenerative farming techniques**. Credits are generally based on measured or verified changes rather than simply on whether a farmer has adopted a particular practice. This distinction is important because carbon markets require evidence that claimed emissions reductions or carbon storage have actually occurred. ## Creating an Additional Income Stream For farmers, the most significant feature of carbon farming is the possibility of receiving income beyond conventional crop sales. Agricultural revenue can fluctuate considerably because of weather, input prices, crop prices and market conditions. Payments associated with verified environmental outcomes could potentially provide farmers with an additional source of income. The emerging model links a farmer’s land-management decisions with demand from organisations seeking to account for or compensate for greenhouse-gas emissions. If carbon markets continue to develop, farmers who adopt suitable practices could potentially earn additional payments while also improving the long-term condition of their soil. ## Why Soil Health Matters Soil is one of agriculture’s most important natural resources. Healthy soils contain organic matter that supports soil structure, water retention and biological activity. Increasing soil organic carbon can contribute to improved soil quality, although the effects depend on local conditions, crop systems and management practices. Improved soil structure can potentially help fields retain water and withstand periods of moisture stress. For Indian agriculture, this is particularly relevant as farmers in many regions face increasing pressure from irregular rainfall and water availability. Better soil management can therefore have benefits that extend beyond carbon accounting. ## Farmers and Regenerative Agriculture The growth of soil-carbon programmes is also encouraging greater interest in **regenerative and climate-smart agriculture**. These approaches generally focus on improving soil health while maintaining or increasing agricultural productivity. Practices such as reduced tillage can limit soil disturbance. Keeping crop residues in fields can return organic material to the soil. Cover crops can protect soil between production cycles, while crop diversification can support soil biological activity. However, no single practice is suitable for every farm. Farmers need to consider local soil characteristics, water availability, crop requirements, machinery, labour and economics before changing their production systems. ## Measuring Carbon Is a Critical Step One of the biggest challenges in soil-carbon markets is determining how much carbon has actually been stored. Unlike a manufactured product, soil carbon can change over time because of weather, cultivation and biological processes. Carbon-credit programmes therefore need systems for **measurement, reporting and verification**. Soil samples, field records, remote sensing, modelling and other monitoring methods can be combined to estimate changes in soil carbon. Reliable verification is essential because buyers of carbon credits need confidence that the environmental benefit represented by a credit is real. For farmers, accurate measurement is equally important because payments depend on the amount of verified carbon benefits attributed to their land. ## The Importance of Long-Term Monitoring Soil-carbon storage is not necessarily permanent. Carbon levels can decline if land-management practices are reversed. For example, a farmer who moves toward reduced tillage and improved residue management may increase soil carbon over time, but changes in future farming practices could affect those gains. This means carbon programmes need long-term monitoring rather than relying only on a one-time measurement. Clear rules around monitoring, verification and the duration of carbon storage will be important as India’s agricultural carbon market develops. ## Punjab and Haryana at the Centre of the Initiative Punjab and Haryana have particular significance in India’s agricultural landscape. The two states are major contributors to the country’s food production, particularly through intensive cereal-based farming systems. At the same time, intensive agriculture has created concerns around soil health, water use and crop-residue management. This makes the region an important testing ground for approaches that attempt to combine farm productivity with environmental improvements. If carbon-linked payments prove economically viable, they could provide farmers with an additional incentive to experiment with improved soil-management practices. ## Carbon Markets and Indian Agriculture The emergence of agricultural carbon credits reflects the broader development of India’s carbon-market ecosystem. Carbon markets are designed to create an economic value for emissions reductions or carbon removal. Companies and other organisations may purchase credits depending on regulatory requirements, voluntary commitments or other market mechanisms. Agriculture represents a potentially large area of opportunity because soils, vegetation and agricultural practices interact directly with the carbon cycle. However, agricultural carbon markets are still developing, and their long-term impact will depend on the quality of crediting methodologies, market demand and the costs associated with monitoring and verification. ## Technology Could Lower the Cost of Participation Digital technologies could play an increasingly important role in expanding soil-carbon programmes. Satellite imagery can help monitor agricultural land, while digital farm records can provide information about crop rotations and field practices. Soil sensors and improved sampling techniques can provide additional data. Artificial intelligence and machine-learning models may also help analyse large quantities of agricultural and environmental information. The use of technology could eventually reduce the cost of measuring and verifying carbon outcomes, making smaller farms more practical participants in carbon markets. ## Making Carbon Farming Accessible to Small Farmers India’s agricultural landscape is dominated by small and marginal farmers, which means that accessibility will be critical. If carbon-credit programmes involve expensive testing, complicated contracts or high administrative costs, smaller farmers may struggle to participate. Programmes that aggregate farmers across multiple villages or regions could potentially reduce these costs. Farmer-producer organisations, cooperatives and other agricultural institutions could also play a role by helping farmers understand carbon programmes, coordinate participation and access technical assistance.

    India Begins Soil-Carbon Payments to Farmers, Opening a New Revenue Opportunity for Sustainable Agriculture **NEW DELHI:** India has begun making payments to farmers linked to verified soil-carbon credits, marking a significant development in the country’s efforts to connect sustainable farming practices with emerging carbon markets. More than **2,500 farmers across Punjab and Haryana** are receiving payments associated with measured improvements in soil carbon, according to reports on the initiative. The development offers a new potential source of income for farmers while encouraging agricultural practices aimed at improving soil health and reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. The initiative comes as agriculture faces growing pressure to increase productivity while protecting natural resources. Continuous cultivation, excessive tillage, inefficient fertiliser use and declining soil organic matter can affect soil quality over time. Carbon-focused farming practices seek to address some of these challenges by increasing the amount of carbon stored in agricultural soils. ## What Are Soil-Carbon Credits? Soil-carbon credits are linked to the amount of carbon that agricultural practices can help remove from the atmosphere or retain in soil. Farmers can potentially generate credits by adopting practices that increase soil organic carbon or reduce emissions. Depending on the methodology used, these practices can include **reduced or zero tillage, improved residue management, cover crops, crop diversification, efficient fertiliser use and other regenerative farming techniques**. Credits are generally based on measured or verified changes rather than simply on whether a farmer has adopted a particular practice. This distinction is important because carbon markets require evidence that claimed emissions reductions or carbon storage have actually occurred. ## Creating an Additional Income Stream For farmers, the most significant feature of carbon farming is the possibility of receiving income beyond conventional crop sales. Agricultural revenue can fluctuate considerably because of weather, input prices, crop prices and market conditions. Payments associated with verified environmental outcomes could potentially provide farmers with an additional source of income. The emerging model links a farmer’s land-management decisions with demand from organisations seeking to account for or compensate for greenhouse-gas emissions. If carbon markets continue to develop, farmers who adopt suitable practices could potentially earn additional payments while also improving the long-term condition of their soil. ## Why Soil Health Matters Soil is one of agriculture’s most important natural resources. Healthy soils contain organic matter that supports soil structure, water retention and biological activity. Increasing soil organic carbon can contribute to improved soil quality, although the effects depend on local conditions, crop systems and management practices. Improved soil structure can potentially help fields retain water and withstand periods of moisture stress. For Indian agriculture, this is particularly relevant as farmers in many regions face increasing pressure from irregular rainfall and water availability. Better soil management can therefore have benefits that extend beyond carbon accounting. ## Farmers and Regenerative Agriculture The growth of soil-carbon programmes is also encouraging greater interest in **regenerative and climate-smart agriculture**. These approaches generally focus on improving soil health while maintaining or increasing agricultural productivity. Practices such as reduced tillage can limit soil disturbance. Keeping crop residues in fields can return organic material to the soil. Cover crops can protect soil between production cycles, while crop diversification can support soil biological activity. However, no single practice is suitable for every farm. Farmers need to consider local soil characteristics, water availability, crop requirements, machinery, labour and economics before changing their production systems. ## Measuring Carbon Is a Critical Step One of the biggest challenges in soil-carbon markets is determining how much carbon has actually been stored. Unlike a manufactured product, soil carbon can change over time because of weather, cultivation and biological processes. Carbon-credit programmes therefore need systems for **measurement, reporting and verification**. Soil samples, field records, remote sensing, modelling and other monitoring methods can be combined to estimate changes in soil carbon. Reliable verification is essential because buyers of carbon credits need confidence that the environmental benefit represented by a credit is real. For farmers, accurate measurement is equally important because payments depend on the amount of verified carbon benefits attributed to their land. ## The Importance of Long-Term Monitoring Soil-carbon storage is not necessarily permanent. Carbon levels can decline if land-management practices are reversed. For example, a farmer who moves toward reduced tillage and improved residue management may increase soil carbon over time, but changes in future farming practices could affect those gains. This means carbon programmes need long-term monitoring rather than relying only on a one-time measurement. Clear rules around monitoring, verification and the duration of carbon storage will be important as India’s agricultural carbon market develops. ## Punjab and Haryana at the Centre of the Initiative Punjab and Haryana have particular significance in India’s agricultural landscape. The two states are major contributors to the country’s food production, particularly through intensive cereal-based farming systems. At the same time, intensive agriculture has created concerns around soil health, water use and crop-residue management. This makes the region an important testing ground for approaches that attempt to combine farm productivity with environmental improvements. If carbon-linked payments prove economically viable, they could provide farmers with an additional incentive to experiment with improved soil-management practices. ## Carbon Markets and Indian Agriculture The emergence of agricultural carbon credits reflects the broader development of India’s carbon-market ecosystem. Carbon markets are designed to create an economic value for emissions reductions or carbon removal. Companies and other organisations may purchase credits depending on regulatory requirements, voluntary commitments or other market mechanisms. Agriculture represents a potentially large area of opportunity because soils, vegetation and agricultural practices interact directly with the carbon cycle. However, agricultural carbon markets are still developing, and their long-term impact will depend on the quality of crediting methodologies, market demand and the costs associated with monitoring and verification. ## Technology Could Lower the Cost of Participation Digital technologies could play an increasingly important role in expanding soil-carbon programmes. Satellite imagery can help monitor agricultural land, while digital farm records can provide information about crop rotations and field practices. Soil sensors and improved sampling techniques can provide additional data. Artificial intelligence and machine-learning models may also help analyse large quantities of agricultural and environmental information. The use of technology could eventually reduce the cost of measuring and verifying carbon outcomes, making smaller farms more practical participants in carbon markets. ## Making Carbon Farming Accessible to Small Farmers India’s agricultural landscape is dominated by small and marginal farmers, which means that accessibility will be critical. If carbon-credit programmes involve expensive testing, complicated contracts or high administrative costs, smaller farmers may struggle to participate. Programmes that aggregate farmers across multiple villages or regions could potentially reduce these costs. Farmer-producer organisations, cooperatives and other agricultural institutions could also play a role by helping farmers understand carbon programmes, coordinate participation and access technical assistance.

    BRICS New Delhi Summit Puts Focus on Agro-Ecology, Digital and Climate-Resilient Agriculture

    BRICS New Delhi Summit Puts Focus on Agro-Ecology, Digital and Climate-Resilient Agriculture

    PI Industries Introduces CARVINT, a Next-Generation Insecticide for Advanced Pest Management in India

    PI Industries Introduces CARVINT, a Next-Generation Insecticide for Advanced Pest Management in India

    New Holland’s ‘Super Safar’: A Customer-Led Journey Through Haryana and Punjab

    New Holland’s ‘Super Safar’: A Customer-Led Journey Through Haryana and Punjab

    Manipal University Jaipur Launches International Innovation Challenge IIC 3.0

    Manipal University Jaipur Launches International Innovation Challenge IIC 3.0

    Chandigarh University’s ‘Green Heart’ Wins NASSCOM’s Best Startup Award, Bags ₹5 Lakh for AI-Powered Farming

    Chandigarh University’s ‘Green Heart’ Wins NASSCOM’s Best Startup Award, Bags ₹5 Lakh for AI-Powered Farming

  • Farmers
    Shivraj Singh Chouhan Highlights PM-KISAN Milestone in Patna: Empowering India’s Farmers

    Shivraj Singh Chouhan Highlights PM-KISAN Milestone in Patna: Empowering India’s Farmers

    Gau Sampurna: Revolutionizing Livestock Management for India’s Farmers

    Gau Sampurna: Revolutionizing Livestock Management for India’s Farmers

    VK Packwell: Transforming Indian Agriculture with Affordable & Innovative Irrigation Solutions

    VK Packwell: Transforming Indian Agriculture with Affordable & Innovative Irrigation Solutions

    India has three cropping seasons -- summer, kharif, and rabi.

    India’s kharif crop planting area rises; paddy leading year-on-year

    Robust rains accelerate rice planting in India

    Robust rains accelerate rice planting in India

    Govt says crop insurance claims worth Rs 2,761.10 cr pending under PMFBY till 2021-22

    Govt says crop insurance claims worth Rs 2,761.10 cr pending under PMFBY till 2021-22

    India's rice planting gathers pace as monsoon rains revive

    India’s rice planting gathers pace as monsoon rains revive

    Farm labourers plant rice saplings in a field on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, July 21, 2023. REUTER

    Rice planting gathers pace as monsoon rains revive

  • technology
    New Holland’s ‘Super Safar’: A Customer-Led Journey Through Haryana and Punjab

    New Holland’s ‘Super Safar’: A Customer-Led Journey Through Haryana and Punjab

    Indian Car Makers Plan Major Manufacturing Expansion After Record Gst-Driven Sales

    Indian Car Makers Plan Major Manufacturing Expansion After Record Gst-Driven Sales

    AI for Bharat: Revolutionizing Agriculture, Healthcare, and Education

    AI for Bharat: Revolutionizing Agriculture, Healthcare, and Education

    Driving Transparency: KOLTIVA Leads Sustainable Agribusiness Innovation at Agri Vietnam 2025

    Driving Transparency: KOLTIVA Leads Sustainable Agribusiness Innovation at Agri Vietnam 2025

    AI Leadership: A New Era of Innovation in Information Management

    AI Leadership: A New Era of Innovation in Information Management

    Prime Minister Sets Out AI Action Plan At UCL

    Prime Minister Sets Out AI Action Plan At UCL

    COLINES Innovative Cast MOPE Film for Printing on Show at DRUPA Event

    COLINES Innovative Cast MOPE Film for Printing on Show at DRUPA Event

    Ola Cloud Migration: Shifting IT Workload From AWS After Exiting Microsoft Azure

    Ola Cloud Migration: Shifting IT Workload From AWS After Exiting Microsoft Azure

  • Research
    HarvestPlus and Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology Join Forces to Accelerate Biofortification Research in India

    HarvestPlus and Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology Join Forces to Accelerate Biofortification Research in India

    There are four priority areas on which focused discussions will take place: food security and nutrition, sustainable agriculture through approaches of climate resilient agriculture, digitisation for agricultural transformation and public-private partnerships for research and development in the sector, an official said

    G20 MACS to focus on sustainable agriculture, food security

    Growth dips, public investment stagnant in agriculture sector

    Growth dips, public investment stagnant in agriculture sector

    State requires an outlook report to remove uncertainty in agriculture: CM

    State requires an outlook report to remove uncertainty in agriculture: CM

    Crop waste cattle feed solution ‘averts toxic fires’

    Crop waste cattle feed solution ‘averts toxic fires’

    There is need to intensify agricultural research: Minister

    There is need to intensify agricultural research: Minister

  • Economy
    India to host World Coffee Conference for first time in September

    India to host World Coffee Conference for first time in September

    India's agriculture and food inflation face challenges from erratic rains and El Nino

    India’s agriculture and food inflation face challenges from erratic rains and El Nino

    Explained: How D2C Organic Farming Is Also Empowering Local Communities

    Explained: How D2C Organic Farming Is Also Empowering Local Communities

    India can become sustainable fuel hub by using agri waste: Honeywell

    India can become sustainable fuel hub by using agri waste: Honeywell

    Sahakar Se Samriddhi: 2,500 Kisan Drones To Be Procured By IFFCO For Sustainable Agriculture

    Sahakar Se Samriddhi: 2,500 Kisan Drones To Be Procured By IFFCO For Sustainable Agriculture

    Small dairy farmers: The backbone of Indian dairy

    Small dairy farmers: The backbone of Indian dairy

    Farmers face various challenges while transitioning to organic/natural farming, including a lack of knowledge, non-availability of quality organic and bio-inputs, as well as a lack of market support to get fair and remunerative prices.

    Union Budget 2023-24: India’s farmers can take to organic agriculture with proper support

    Challenges faced by farmers due to climate change have further exacerbated the food insecurity situation across India

    Opinion | From Crop Failure to Food Security: How Climate Change Affects Farmers and Communities

  • India
    New Holland’s ‘Super Safar’: A Customer-Led Journey Through Haryana and Punjab

    New Holland’s ‘Super Safar’: A Customer-Led Journey Through Haryana and Punjab

    Manipal University Jaipur Launches International Innovation Challenge IIC 3.0

    Manipal University Jaipur Launches International Innovation Challenge IIC 3.0

    Ethereal Machines Raises US$13 Million to Boost Advanced Manufacturing in India

    Ethereal Machines Raises US$13 Million to Boost Advanced Manufacturing in India

    10th Ecowaste Exhibition & Forum To Create Blueprint For Addressing Region’s Waste Challenges

    10th Ecowaste Exhibition & Forum To Create Blueprint For Addressing Region’s Waste Challenges

    Pakka Limited and Brawny Bear Join Hands to Launch India’s First Compostable Flexible Packaging

    Pakka Limited and Brawny Bear Join Hands to Launch India’s First Compostable Flexible Packaging

    SIG lays Foundation of its First Indian Aseptic Carton plant in Ahmedabad

    SIG lays Foundation of its First Indian Aseptic Carton plant in Ahmedabad

    VK Packwell: Transforming Indian Agriculture with Affordable & Innovative Irrigation Solutions

    VK Packwell: Transforming Indian Agriculture with Affordable & Innovative Irrigation Solutions

    Climate Change Leading to Erratic Agriculture in India

    Climate Change Leading to Erratic Agriculture in India

    India’s G20 Presidency Highlights Food Safety Net Programmes, Says Agriculture Ministry

    India’s G20 Presidency Highlights Food Safety Net Programmes, Says Agriculture Ministry

    • Rural
      Impact of Startups on Indian Agriculture and Rural Growth

      Impact of Startups on Indian Agriculture and Rural Growth

      Sahakar Se Samriddhi: 2,500 Kisan Drones To Be Procured By IFFCO For Sustainable Agriculture

      Sahakar Se Samriddhi: 2,500 Kisan Drones To Be Procured By IFFCO For Sustainable Agriculture

      Pioneering Pigeonpea Project Unveiled in India

      Pioneering Pigeonpea Project Unveiled in India

      Crop waste cattle feed solution ‘averts toxic fires’

      Crop waste cattle feed solution ‘averts toxic fires’

      Promoting Inclusive Business in Agriculture and Food Systems in India

      Promoting Inclusive Business in Agriculture and Food Systems in India

      Agri finance company Kissandhan eyes 15% of Farmers Producer Organisation business, signs up four FPOs in West Bengal

      Agri finance company Kissandhan eyes 15% of Farmers Producer Organisation business, signs up four FPOs in West Bengal

      Agro Tech 2022: Rural farmers bat for technology in agriculture

      Agro Tech 2022: Rural farmers bat for technology in agriculture

    • Startup
      Karsan’s 100% Electric Autonomous e-JEST Hits the Roads in America

      Karsan’s 100% Electric Autonomous e-JEST Hits the Roads in America

      65 Startups Named to MedTech Innovator 2024 Cohort

      65 Startups Named to MedTech Innovator 2024 Cohort

      Yatra Unveils AI-Powered Tool to Help Smes, Large Enterprises Manage Expenses Efficiently

      Yatra Unveils AI-Powered Tool to Help Smes, Large Enterprises Manage Expenses Efficiently

      Vietnam Education Startup Prep Bags US$7 Million in Series A Funding

      Vietnam Education Startup Prep Bags US$7 Million in Series A Funding

      ’80-100 Hours a Week, No WFH’: Sachin Bansal on Building Fintech Startup Navi After Flipkart

      ’80-100 Hours a Week, No WFH’: Sachin Bansal on Building Fintech Startup Navi After Flipkart

      ‘Never had a Funding Winter… Good Firms Always had Enough Money to Back Them’: Sanjeev Bikhchandani

      ‘Never had a Funding Winter… Good Firms Always had Enough Money to Back Them’: Sanjeev Bikhchandani

      Amazon Invests US$2.75 Billion in AI Startup Anthropic

      Amazon Invests US$2.75 Billion in AI Startup Anthropic

      Agriculture Accelerator Fund To Encourage Startups: Finance Minister

      Agriculture Accelerator Fund To Encourage Startups: Finance Minister

      The agriculture budget has increased

      The agriculture budget has increased; we have now over 3,000 agri startups: PM Modi

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    Transforming Manufacturing: TAGMA’s Next-Gen Tooling Showcase at 2026 Expo

    Transforming Manufacturing: TAGMA’s Next-Gen Tooling Showcase at 2026 Expo

    Texas Agriculture Issues Urgent Alert As Invasive Pest Detected In Multiple Counties, Including Houston Area

    Texas Agriculture Issues Urgent Alert As Invasive Pest Detected In Multiple Counties, Including Houston Area

    USDA Launches New Regenerative Pilot Program To Lower Farmer Production Costs And Advance MAHA Agenda

    USDA Launches New Regenerative Pilot Program To Lower Farmer Production Costs And Advance MAHA Agenda

    Shibu Jose Joins Global Council Of The World Agriculture Forum (WAF)

    Shibu Jose Joins Global Council Of The World Agriculture Forum (WAF)

    India’s First Edible Oil Consumption Survey Underway

    India’s First Edible Oil Consumption Survey Underway

    Prime Minister Sets Out AI Action Plan At UCL

    Prime Minister Sets Out AI Action Plan At UCL

    UAE To Develop Lander For Emirates Asteroid Belt Mission

    UAE To Develop Lander For Emirates Asteroid Belt Mission

    US To Have Unlimited Access To Al Chips

    US To Have Unlimited Access To Al Chips

  • Agriculture
    Uneven Monsoon Raises Concerns Over India’s Kharif Crop Output as Harvest Season Nears

    Uneven Monsoon Raises Concerns Over India’s Kharif Crop Output as Harvest Season Nears

    FAO Calls for Better Climate Finance to Strengthen Global Agrifood Systems

    FAO Calls for Better Climate Finance to Strengthen Global Agrifood Systems

    India Begins Soil-Carbon Payments to Farmers, Opening a New Revenue Opportunity for Sustainable Agriculture **NEW DELHI:** India has begun making payments to farmers linked to verified soil-carbon credits, marking a significant development in the country’s efforts to connect sustainable farming practices with emerging carbon markets. More than **2,500 farmers across Punjab and Haryana** are receiving payments associated with measured improvements in soil carbon, according to reports on the initiative. The development offers a new potential source of income for farmers while encouraging agricultural practices aimed at improving soil health and reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. The initiative comes as agriculture faces growing pressure to increase productivity while protecting natural resources. Continuous cultivation, excessive tillage, inefficient fertiliser use and declining soil organic matter can affect soil quality over time. Carbon-focused farming practices seek to address some of these challenges by increasing the amount of carbon stored in agricultural soils. ## What Are Soil-Carbon Credits? Soil-carbon credits are linked to the amount of carbon that agricultural practices can help remove from the atmosphere or retain in soil. Farmers can potentially generate credits by adopting practices that increase soil organic carbon or reduce emissions. Depending on the methodology used, these practices can include **reduced or zero tillage, improved residue management, cover crops, crop diversification, efficient fertiliser use and other regenerative farming techniques**. Credits are generally based on measured or verified changes rather than simply on whether a farmer has adopted a particular practice. This distinction is important because carbon markets require evidence that claimed emissions reductions or carbon storage have actually occurred. ## Creating an Additional Income Stream For farmers, the most significant feature of carbon farming is the possibility of receiving income beyond conventional crop sales. Agricultural revenue can fluctuate considerably because of weather, input prices, crop prices and market conditions. Payments associated with verified environmental outcomes could potentially provide farmers with an additional source of income. The emerging model links a farmer’s land-management decisions with demand from organisations seeking to account for or compensate for greenhouse-gas emissions. If carbon markets continue to develop, farmers who adopt suitable practices could potentially earn additional payments while also improving the long-term condition of their soil. ## Why Soil Health Matters Soil is one of agriculture’s most important natural resources. Healthy soils contain organic matter that supports soil structure, water retention and biological activity. Increasing soil organic carbon can contribute to improved soil quality, although the effects depend on local conditions, crop systems and management practices. Improved soil structure can potentially help fields retain water and withstand periods of moisture stress. For Indian agriculture, this is particularly relevant as farmers in many regions face increasing pressure from irregular rainfall and water availability. Better soil management can therefore have benefits that extend beyond carbon accounting. ## Farmers and Regenerative Agriculture The growth of soil-carbon programmes is also encouraging greater interest in **regenerative and climate-smart agriculture**. These approaches generally focus on improving soil health while maintaining or increasing agricultural productivity. Practices such as reduced tillage can limit soil disturbance. Keeping crop residues in fields can return organic material to the soil. Cover crops can protect soil between production cycles, while crop diversification can support soil biological activity. However, no single practice is suitable for every farm. Farmers need to consider local soil characteristics, water availability, crop requirements, machinery, labour and economics before changing their production systems. ## Measuring Carbon Is a Critical Step One of the biggest challenges in soil-carbon markets is determining how much carbon has actually been stored. Unlike a manufactured product, soil carbon can change over time because of weather, cultivation and biological processes. Carbon-credit programmes therefore need systems for **measurement, reporting and verification**. Soil samples, field records, remote sensing, modelling and other monitoring methods can be combined to estimate changes in soil carbon. Reliable verification is essential because buyers of carbon credits need confidence that the environmental benefit represented by a credit is real. For farmers, accurate measurement is equally important because payments depend on the amount of verified carbon benefits attributed to their land. ## The Importance of Long-Term Monitoring Soil-carbon storage is not necessarily permanent. Carbon levels can decline if land-management practices are reversed. For example, a farmer who moves toward reduced tillage and improved residue management may increase soil carbon over time, but changes in future farming practices could affect those gains. This means carbon programmes need long-term monitoring rather than relying only on a one-time measurement. Clear rules around monitoring, verification and the duration of carbon storage will be important as India’s agricultural carbon market develops. ## Punjab and Haryana at the Centre of the Initiative Punjab and Haryana have particular significance in India’s agricultural landscape. The two states are major contributors to the country’s food production, particularly through intensive cereal-based farming systems. At the same time, intensive agriculture has created concerns around soil health, water use and crop-residue management. This makes the region an important testing ground for approaches that attempt to combine farm productivity with environmental improvements. If carbon-linked payments prove economically viable, they could provide farmers with an additional incentive to experiment with improved soil-management practices. ## Carbon Markets and Indian Agriculture The emergence of agricultural carbon credits reflects the broader development of India’s carbon-market ecosystem. Carbon markets are designed to create an economic value for emissions reductions or carbon removal. Companies and other organisations may purchase credits depending on regulatory requirements, voluntary commitments or other market mechanisms. Agriculture represents a potentially large area of opportunity because soils, vegetation and agricultural practices interact directly with the carbon cycle. However, agricultural carbon markets are still developing, and their long-term impact will depend on the quality of crediting methodologies, market demand and the costs associated with monitoring and verification. ## Technology Could Lower the Cost of Participation Digital technologies could play an increasingly important role in expanding soil-carbon programmes. Satellite imagery can help monitor agricultural land, while digital farm records can provide information about crop rotations and field practices. Soil sensors and improved sampling techniques can provide additional data. Artificial intelligence and machine-learning models may also help analyse large quantities of agricultural and environmental information. The use of technology could eventually reduce the cost of measuring and verifying carbon outcomes, making smaller farms more practical participants in carbon markets. ## Making Carbon Farming Accessible to Small Farmers India’s agricultural landscape is dominated by small and marginal farmers, which means that accessibility will be critical. If carbon-credit programmes involve expensive testing, complicated contracts or high administrative costs, smaller farmers may struggle to participate. Programmes that aggregate farmers across multiple villages or regions could potentially reduce these costs. Farmer-producer organisations, cooperatives and other agricultural institutions could also play a role by helping farmers understand carbon programmes, coordinate participation and access technical assistance.

    India Begins Soil-Carbon Payments to Farmers, Opening a New Revenue Opportunity for Sustainable Agriculture **NEW DELHI:** India has begun making payments to farmers linked to verified soil-carbon credits, marking a significant development in the country’s efforts to connect sustainable farming practices with emerging carbon markets. More than **2,500 farmers across Punjab and Haryana** are receiving payments associated with measured improvements in soil carbon, according to reports on the initiative. The development offers a new potential source of income for farmers while encouraging agricultural practices aimed at improving soil health and reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. The initiative comes as agriculture faces growing pressure to increase productivity while protecting natural resources. Continuous cultivation, excessive tillage, inefficient fertiliser use and declining soil organic matter can affect soil quality over time. Carbon-focused farming practices seek to address some of these challenges by increasing the amount of carbon stored in agricultural soils. ## What Are Soil-Carbon Credits? Soil-carbon credits are linked to the amount of carbon that agricultural practices can help remove from the atmosphere or retain in soil. Farmers can potentially generate credits by adopting practices that increase soil organic carbon or reduce emissions. Depending on the methodology used, these practices can include **reduced or zero tillage, improved residue management, cover crops, crop diversification, efficient fertiliser use and other regenerative farming techniques**. Credits are generally based on measured or verified changes rather than simply on whether a farmer has adopted a particular practice. This distinction is important because carbon markets require evidence that claimed emissions reductions or carbon storage have actually occurred. ## Creating an Additional Income Stream For farmers, the most significant feature of carbon farming is the possibility of receiving income beyond conventional crop sales. Agricultural revenue can fluctuate considerably because of weather, input prices, crop prices and market conditions. Payments associated with verified environmental outcomes could potentially provide farmers with an additional source of income. The emerging model links a farmer’s land-management decisions with demand from organisations seeking to account for or compensate for greenhouse-gas emissions. If carbon markets continue to develop, farmers who adopt suitable practices could potentially earn additional payments while also improving the long-term condition of their soil. ## Why Soil Health Matters Soil is one of agriculture’s most important natural resources. Healthy soils contain organic matter that supports soil structure, water retention and biological activity. Increasing soil organic carbon can contribute to improved soil quality, although the effects depend on local conditions, crop systems and management practices. Improved soil structure can potentially help fields retain water and withstand periods of moisture stress. For Indian agriculture, this is particularly relevant as farmers in many regions face increasing pressure from irregular rainfall and water availability. Better soil management can therefore have benefits that extend beyond carbon accounting. ## Farmers and Regenerative Agriculture The growth of soil-carbon programmes is also encouraging greater interest in **regenerative and climate-smart agriculture**. These approaches generally focus on improving soil health while maintaining or increasing agricultural productivity. Practices such as reduced tillage can limit soil disturbance. Keeping crop residues in fields can return organic material to the soil. Cover crops can protect soil between production cycles, while crop diversification can support soil biological activity. However, no single practice is suitable for every farm. Farmers need to consider local soil characteristics, water availability, crop requirements, machinery, labour and economics before changing their production systems. ## Measuring Carbon Is a Critical Step One of the biggest challenges in soil-carbon markets is determining how much carbon has actually been stored. Unlike a manufactured product, soil carbon can change over time because of weather, cultivation and biological processes. Carbon-credit programmes therefore need systems for **measurement, reporting and verification**. Soil samples, field records, remote sensing, modelling and other monitoring methods can be combined to estimate changes in soil carbon. Reliable verification is essential because buyers of carbon credits need confidence that the environmental benefit represented by a credit is real. For farmers, accurate measurement is equally important because payments depend on the amount of verified carbon benefits attributed to their land. ## The Importance of Long-Term Monitoring Soil-carbon storage is not necessarily permanent. Carbon levels can decline if land-management practices are reversed. For example, a farmer who moves toward reduced tillage and improved residue management may increase soil carbon over time, but changes in future farming practices could affect those gains. This means carbon programmes need long-term monitoring rather than relying only on a one-time measurement. Clear rules around monitoring, verification and the duration of carbon storage will be important as India’s agricultural carbon market develops. ## Punjab and Haryana at the Centre of the Initiative Punjab and Haryana have particular significance in India’s agricultural landscape. The two states are major contributors to the country’s food production, particularly through intensive cereal-based farming systems. At the same time, intensive agriculture has created concerns around soil health, water use and crop-residue management. This makes the region an important testing ground for approaches that attempt to combine farm productivity with environmental improvements. If carbon-linked payments prove economically viable, they could provide farmers with an additional incentive to experiment with improved soil-management practices. ## Carbon Markets and Indian Agriculture The emergence of agricultural carbon credits reflects the broader development of India’s carbon-market ecosystem. Carbon markets are designed to create an economic value for emissions reductions or carbon removal. Companies and other organisations may purchase credits depending on regulatory requirements, voluntary commitments or other market mechanisms. Agriculture represents a potentially large area of opportunity because soils, vegetation and agricultural practices interact directly with the carbon cycle. However, agricultural carbon markets are still developing, and their long-term impact will depend on the quality of crediting methodologies, market demand and the costs associated with monitoring and verification. ## Technology Could Lower the Cost of Participation Digital technologies could play an increasingly important role in expanding soil-carbon programmes. Satellite imagery can help monitor agricultural land, while digital farm records can provide information about crop rotations and field practices. Soil sensors and improved sampling techniques can provide additional data. 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Modern Plastics Award 2024 (Indian Second Edition) is the Ultimate and Largest Award in The Indian Plastics Industry recognised veterans and innovators

Modern Plastics India Award 2023 only award in the Indian Plastics Industry organised by Modern Plastics Global Network, it was a hunt for the top brightest entrepreneurs, innovators, and game-changers in the Plastics Sector from 300 plus categories and nearly 850 plus nomination we received as there was no charge for nominations. Celebrating the most definitive gathering of change-makers and innovators, we invited the leaders of the industry to be the part of second India edition of Modern Plastics India Award 2024. Our international juries reviewed and evaluated 850 plus nominations and recognised 80 plus disruptive founders, funders, corporate leaders, change makers and some lifetime achievers and one hall of fame.

Modern Plastics Award (𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧) was a hosted at Taj Lands End, Bandra, Mumbai. 𝐃𝐫. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐑. 𝐀. 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐤𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐛𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧, 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧, 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐢 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐫. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐮 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟏𝟐𝟓 𝐏𝐡𝐃 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫.

Modern Plastics Award was presented by Husky, Co Presented by SML and Powered by D. R. Joseph and Co Powered by GIPPeV. which is known as German Indian Plastics and Polymers e.V also there were delegates from 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚, 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐥, 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡, 𝐔𝐀𝐄 and 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐢𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝. Thank you everyone for your support and encouragement! Thank you, Team Modern Plastics Global Network and Modern Business Network! Many Consulate Generals and Ambassadors attend the event and given the trophy to the winners at Taj Lands End, Mumbai on 11th June 2024 and many high profiles people from the industry attend followed by cocktail and dinner. There were cultural and entertainment programs to encourages our culture in largest level. Most of the attendees appreciated the initiative and were happy to be a part of it, posting the photos on social media and waiting for next in 2025.

Modern Plastics India, India’s No.1 plastics monthly with a national reach and presence celebrating its 25th Anniversary and planned to have this grand prize distribution ceremony to honour those who have brought the Indian plastics industry to where it is today. Modern Plastics Award 2025 (Indian Third Editon) will be along with the 25th Anniversary of Modern Plastics India and the global leaders are invited which will happened tentatively in February 2025.

This spectacular event paid tribute to the great figureheads and pioneers, the entrepreneurs and the mavericks, the great manufacturers in various machine categories, the giants in the ancillary industries, the suppliers of raw materials, the top exporters and importers, and even those who interface and liaise as representatives of the world’s no.1 international brands. MPA also recognised the largest processors from Injection and Blow Moulding Extrusion, Packaging, Blown film and much more . . .
These are the ultimate awards of the plastics industry, spread over more than 300 + categories, from a magazine that has been documenting its rise, from bags to riches, and everything else. Modern Plastics India, published by Modern Plastics India which is a part of Modern Plastics Global Network, is the most referred and renowned magazine for the plastics, packaging and rubber industries in India for the past 25 years. In fact, the name Modern Plastics India itself is synonymous with the Indian plastics industry and with global plastics activity, thanks to inputs and coverage provided by our US and German partners. Ginu Joseph, Global Group Editor and CEO of Modern Plastics Global Network is a well-known name in the plastics industry worldwide, which he has been a part of for well over nearly 30 years. He is a member of most plastics associations and is a committee member in many of them. He dedicated his time to travelling overseas, visiting leading manufacturers and also being present at major exhibitions across the globe.

The expertise extends to an advanced team of dedicated staff members who ensured that the Modern Plastics India Awards 2023 was a resounding and thumping success, will change the way the world perceives industrial awards and install new benchmarks when evaluating the individual’s and the company’s contribution to the plastics industry, to environment, and to society!

Do not wait for long, nominate now for next edition, nominations are open for 2024 at www.modernplasticsaward.com

Modern Plastics India Hall of Fame

H.E. Dr. Raghunath Anant Mashelkar (Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, Padmasri)

Life Time Achievers Awards

Mrs. Shakuntala Jain  Life Time Women Achievement Award – Rural
Dr. Sabu Thomas Life Time Achievement Award
Mr. Marimuthu Poolthevar – Arun Plasto Life Time Achievement Award
Mr. J. P. Panchal – Panchal Machinery Life Time Achievement Award
Mr. N Chandrakant – PIMCO Life Time Achievement Award
Mr. Ram Awatar Saraogi – Chemco Group Life Time Achievement Award

Winners of Modern Plastics Award 2023-24

Adiva Polymers Best MSME Recycler of The Year
Agarwal Technoplast Pvt. Ltd. Innovative Use of Plastics in Personal Care
Alba Polyesters Best Initiatives in Recycling – Non Bio Degradable
All Around Polymers LLP Best MSME Women Entrepreneur
Amul Largest Dairy Brand in India
Aqua Star Innovative Finished Product 2024
AVG Polymers India Pvt. Ltd. Fastest Growing MSME Raw Material Trader
Axiom Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. Most Innovative Beverages Company
Bajaj Polyblends Pvt. Ltd. Best MSME Masterbatches Manufacturer
Balaji Polymers Best Regional PET Producer for Edible Oil
Big Bags International Pvt. Ltd. Best Flexible Packaging Manufacturer
Bisleri International Largest Water Brand in India
Blend Colours Pvt. Ltd. Fastest Growing Masterbatches Manufacturer
Boston Polymers Innovation in Plastics in Agriculture
CML Biotech Ltd. Innovative Use of Plastics in Health Care
Cosmo Films Limited Fastest Growing Enterprise of the Year 2024
Daily Fresh Best Regional PET Producer for Beverage
Davat Beverages Pvt. Ltd. Fastest Growing Regional Brand Owner
Die Plast Pvt. Ltd Best Closure Mold Manufacturer
Dr. Girish Joshi Best Professor Award (Rural)
Dr. Manoj Gawande Best Professor Award (Rural)
Dr. Pawan Jain Best Scientist of the Year 2024 (Advanced Materials)
DS Drinks and Beverages PVT. LTD Best Regional Brand
ECON Machinery Pvt. Ltd Biggest Pelletizing Systems Brand in India
Efficient Engineering Best Cosmetic Product innovations
Eklingjee polymers Pvt. Ltd. Best Additives Manufactures for Pipe
Environmentalist Plastics Environmental Champion of India
Garware-Wall Ropes Limited Innovative Net Manufacturer of the Year
GS Caltex India Pvt. Ltd. Best Lubricant Supplier
Himalya Ropes LLP Best SME Entrepreneurship
Hinds Plastic Machines Pvt. Ltd. Best SME Injection Moulding Machine of the Year
Hinds Plastic Machines Pvt. Ltd. Best Processing Book of The Year
HPCL Mittal Energy Ltd Fastest Growing Company
Indian Oil Corporation Limited Best Product of the Year
JB Group First in India – Chemical Recycling of PET
JB Plastochem Pvt. Ltd. Best MSME Trader Rural
Kapsto Closures Pvt. Ltd. Youngest Entrepreneur Packaging MSME
Kriya Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Fastest Growing Female Entrepreneur SME Medical & HealthCare
Labotek Plastics Auxiliaries (India) Pvt. Ltd. Fast Growing Plastics Processing Ancillary Equipment
Magpet Polymers Pvt. Ltd. Best Recycling Innovation
Manjushree Technopack Ltd Best Growing Packaging Company
MD Packaging Best Growing Preform Converter
Megaplast India Pvt. Ltd. Innovative Finished Product of the Year
Milliken Chemical & Textile (India) Co. Pvt. Ltd. Innovative Additives Manufacturer
MM Polymers Pvt. Ltd. Best Regional PET Producer in Nepal
Mr. Atharva Vikrant Jahagirdar Best Student Award 2024
Mr. Sarang Subhashchandra Shindalkar Best Student Award 2024
Ms. Sarika Ravindra Kulkarni Best Student Award 2024
Natur Tec India Pvt. Ltd. Best Bio-Polymer Material
North East Granulators Leadership Excellence in Recycling North East
Nova Polychem Pvt. Ltd. Best Polymer Women Entrepreneur Rural
Nu-Vu Conair Pvt. Ltd. Innovative Plastics Processing Ancillary Equipment
Plasto Manufacturing Company Best Bio Plastics Company
Prevision World (India) Pvt. Ltd Best Japanese Injection Moulding All Electric Machine Award
Rollepaal Engineering India Pvt. Ltd. Largest Size Pipe Making Machine Manufacturer
Saarthi Propack Best Houseware Manufactures North East
SBM Industries Best Recycling Machines South India
Shell India Markets Pvt. Ltd. Best Lubricant Supplier of the Year
Shree Naina Packaging Best Diversify PET Producer
Simplex Plast Best Roto Molding Brand
Sivananda Moulds and Dies Best Automotive Precision Mold Maker
Snackings Pvt. Ltd. Best Regional PET Producer in Sri Lanka
SSF Plastics India Pvt. Ltd Largest Plastic Packaging solutions Innovators
Sudarsshan Pollyblends Pvt. Ltd. Fastest Growing MSME Enterprises
Tirupati Sprinklers Pvt. Ltd. Largest Drip Irrigations Product Manufacturer
UFLEX Limited Largest Flexible Packaging Manufacturer of the Year
Uniloy Plastic Machinery Pvt. Ltd. Largest Size Blow Moulding Technology
Varun Beverages Best Growing Beverages Company
Vasantha Tool Crafts Pvt. Ltd Best High Cavitation Mold Exporter
Welspun World Innovative Home Products of the Year
Wittmann Battenfeld India Pvt. Ltd. Best Automation Company
Zeit Electo-Mech Pvt. Ltd. Best Cost-Effective Product of the Year

Don’t miss the opportunities to be the part of India’s largest award ceremony which nominations is absolutely free what are you waiting for just log in to www.modernplasticsaward.com and nominate yourself, your company, your friends, your suppliers, your customers and even any achievers.

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India Begins Soil-Carbon Payments to Farmers, Opening a New Revenue Opportunity for Sustainable Agriculture **NEW DELHI:** India has begun making payments to farmers linked to verified soil-carbon credits, marking a significant development in the country’s efforts to connect sustainable farming practices with emerging carbon markets. More than **2,500 farmers across Punjab and Haryana** are receiving payments associated with measured improvements in soil carbon, according to reports on the initiative. The development offers a new potential source of income for farmers while encouraging agricultural practices aimed at improving soil health and reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. The initiative comes as agriculture faces growing pressure to increase productivity while protecting natural resources. Continuous cultivation, excessive tillage, inefficient fertiliser use and declining soil organic matter can affect soil quality over time. Carbon-focused farming practices seek to address some of these challenges by increasing the amount of carbon stored in agricultural soils. ## What Are Soil-Carbon Credits? Soil-carbon credits are linked to the amount of carbon that agricultural practices can help remove from the atmosphere or retain in soil. Farmers can potentially generate credits by adopting practices that increase soil organic carbon or reduce emissions. Depending on the methodology used, these practices can include **reduced or zero tillage, improved residue management, cover crops, crop diversification, efficient fertiliser use and other regenerative farming techniques**. Credits are generally based on measured or verified changes rather than simply on whether a farmer has adopted a particular practice. This distinction is important because carbon markets require evidence that claimed emissions reductions or carbon storage have actually occurred. ## Creating an Additional Income Stream For farmers, the most significant feature of carbon farming is the possibility of receiving income beyond conventional crop sales. Agricultural revenue can fluctuate considerably because of weather, input prices, crop prices and market conditions. Payments associated with verified environmental outcomes could potentially provide farmers with an additional source of income. The emerging model links a farmer’s land-management decisions with demand from organisations seeking to account for or compensate for greenhouse-gas emissions. If carbon markets continue to develop, farmers who adopt suitable practices could potentially earn additional payments while also improving the long-term condition of their soil. ## Why Soil Health Matters Soil is one of agriculture’s most important natural resources. Healthy soils contain organic matter that supports soil structure, water retention and biological activity. Increasing soil organic carbon can contribute to improved soil quality, although the effects depend on local conditions, crop systems and management practices. Improved soil structure can potentially help fields retain water and withstand periods of moisture stress. For Indian agriculture, this is particularly relevant as farmers in many regions face increasing pressure from irregular rainfall and water availability. Better soil management can therefore have benefits that extend beyond carbon accounting. ## Farmers and Regenerative Agriculture The growth of soil-carbon programmes is also encouraging greater interest in **regenerative and climate-smart agriculture**. These approaches generally focus on improving soil health while maintaining or increasing agricultural productivity. Practices such as reduced tillage can limit soil disturbance. Keeping crop residues in fields can return organic material to the soil. Cover crops can protect soil between production cycles, while crop diversification can support soil biological activity. However, no single practice is suitable for every farm. Farmers need to consider local soil characteristics, water availability, crop requirements, machinery, labour and economics before changing their production systems. ## Measuring Carbon Is a Critical Step One of the biggest challenges in soil-carbon markets is determining how much carbon has actually been stored. Unlike a manufactured product, soil carbon can change over time because of weather, cultivation and biological processes. Carbon-credit programmes therefore need systems for **measurement, reporting and verification**. Soil samples, field records, remote sensing, modelling and other monitoring methods can be combined to estimate changes in soil carbon. Reliable verification is essential because buyers of carbon credits need confidence that the environmental benefit represented by a credit is real. For farmers, accurate measurement is equally important because payments depend on the amount of verified carbon benefits attributed to their land. ## The Importance of Long-Term Monitoring Soil-carbon storage is not necessarily permanent. Carbon levels can decline if land-management practices are reversed. For example, a farmer who moves toward reduced tillage and improved residue management may increase soil carbon over time, but changes in future farming practices could affect those gains. This means carbon programmes need long-term monitoring rather than relying only on a one-time measurement. Clear rules around monitoring, verification and the duration of carbon storage will be important as India’s agricultural carbon market develops. ## Punjab and Haryana at the Centre of the Initiative Punjab and Haryana have particular significance in India’s agricultural landscape. The two states are major contributors to the country’s food production, particularly through intensive cereal-based farming systems. At the same time, intensive agriculture has created concerns around soil health, water use and crop-residue management. This makes the region an important testing ground for approaches that attempt to combine farm productivity with environmental improvements. If carbon-linked payments prove economically viable, they could provide farmers with an additional incentive to experiment with improved soil-management practices. ## Carbon Markets and Indian Agriculture The emergence of agricultural carbon credits reflects the broader development of India’s carbon-market ecosystem. Carbon markets are designed to create an economic value for emissions reductions or carbon removal. Companies and other organisations may purchase credits depending on regulatory requirements, voluntary commitments or other market mechanisms. Agriculture represents a potentially large area of opportunity because soils, vegetation and agricultural practices interact directly with the carbon cycle. However, agricultural carbon markets are still developing, and their long-term impact will depend on the quality of crediting methodologies, market demand and the costs associated with monitoring and verification. ## Technology Could Lower the Cost of Participation Digital technologies could play an increasingly important role in expanding soil-carbon programmes. Satellite imagery can help monitor agricultural land, while digital farm records can provide information about crop rotations and field practices. Soil sensors and improved sampling techniques can provide additional data. Artificial intelligence and machine-learning models may also help analyse large quantities of agricultural and environmental information. The use of technology could eventually reduce the cost of measuring and verifying carbon outcomes, making smaller farms more practical participants in carbon markets. ## Making Carbon Farming Accessible to Small Farmers India’s agricultural landscape is dominated by small and marginal farmers, which means that accessibility will be critical. If carbon-credit programmes involve expensive testing, complicated contracts or high administrative costs, smaller farmers may struggle to participate. Programmes that aggregate farmers across multiple villages or regions could potentially reduce these costs. Farmer-producer organisations, cooperatives and other agricultural institutions could also play a role by helping farmers understand carbon programmes, coordinate participation and access technical assistance.

India Begins Soil-Carbon Payments to Farmers, Opening a New Revenue Opportunity for Sustainable Agriculture **NEW DELHI:** India has begun making payments to farmers linked to verified soil-carbon credits, marking a significant development in the country’s efforts to connect sustainable farming practices with emerging carbon markets. More than **2,500 farmers across Punjab and Haryana** are receiving payments associated with measured improvements in soil carbon, according to reports on the initiative. The development offers a new potential source of income for farmers while encouraging agricultural practices aimed at improving soil health and reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. The initiative comes as agriculture faces growing pressure to increase productivity while protecting natural resources. Continuous cultivation, excessive tillage, inefficient fertiliser use and declining soil organic matter can affect soil quality over time. Carbon-focused farming practices seek to address some of these challenges by increasing the amount of carbon stored in agricultural soils. ## What Are Soil-Carbon Credits? Soil-carbon credits are linked to the amount of carbon that agricultural practices can help remove from the atmosphere or retain in soil. Farmers can potentially generate credits by adopting practices that increase soil organic carbon or reduce emissions. Depending on the methodology used, these practices can include **reduced or zero tillage, improved residue management, cover crops, crop diversification, efficient fertiliser use and other regenerative farming techniques**. Credits are generally based on measured or verified changes rather than simply on whether a farmer has adopted a particular practice. This distinction is important because carbon markets require evidence that claimed emissions reductions or carbon storage have actually occurred. ## Creating an Additional Income Stream For farmers, the most significant feature of carbon farming is the possibility of receiving income beyond conventional crop sales. Agricultural revenue can fluctuate considerably because of weather, input prices, crop prices and market conditions. Payments associated with verified environmental outcomes could potentially provide farmers with an additional source of income. The emerging model links a farmer’s land-management decisions with demand from organisations seeking to account for or compensate for greenhouse-gas emissions. If carbon markets continue to develop, farmers who adopt suitable practices could potentially earn additional payments while also improving the long-term condition of their soil. ## Why Soil Health Matters Soil is one of agriculture’s most important natural resources. Healthy soils contain organic matter that supports soil structure, water retention and biological activity. Increasing soil organic carbon can contribute to improved soil quality, although the effects depend on local conditions, crop systems and management practices. Improved soil structure can potentially help fields retain water and withstand periods of moisture stress. For Indian agriculture, this is particularly relevant as farmers in many regions face increasing pressure from irregular rainfall and water availability. Better soil management can therefore have benefits that extend beyond carbon accounting. ## Farmers and Regenerative Agriculture The growth of soil-carbon programmes is also encouraging greater interest in **regenerative and climate-smart agriculture**. These approaches generally focus on improving soil health while maintaining or increasing agricultural productivity. Practices such as reduced tillage can limit soil disturbance. Keeping crop residues in fields can return organic material to the soil. Cover crops can protect soil between production cycles, while crop diversification can support soil biological activity. However, no single practice is suitable for every farm. Farmers need to consider local soil characteristics, water availability, crop requirements, machinery, labour and economics before changing their production systems. ## Measuring Carbon Is a Critical Step One of the biggest challenges in soil-carbon markets is determining how much carbon has actually been stored. Unlike a manufactured product, soil carbon can change over time because of weather, cultivation and biological processes. Carbon-credit programmes therefore need systems for **measurement, reporting and verification**. Soil samples, field records, remote sensing, modelling and other monitoring methods can be combined to estimate changes in soil carbon. Reliable verification is essential because buyers of carbon credits need confidence that the environmental benefit represented by a credit is real. For farmers, accurate measurement is equally important because payments depend on the amount of verified carbon benefits attributed to their land. ## The Importance of Long-Term Monitoring Soil-carbon storage is not necessarily permanent. Carbon levels can decline if land-management practices are reversed. For example, a farmer who moves toward reduced tillage and improved residue management may increase soil carbon over time, but changes in future farming practices could affect those gains. This means carbon programmes need long-term monitoring rather than relying only on a one-time measurement. Clear rules around monitoring, verification and the duration of carbon storage will be important as India’s agricultural carbon market develops. ## Punjab and Haryana at the Centre of the Initiative Punjab and Haryana have particular significance in India’s agricultural landscape. The two states are major contributors to the country’s food production, particularly through intensive cereal-based farming systems. At the same time, intensive agriculture has created concerns around soil health, water use and crop-residue management. This makes the region an important testing ground for approaches that attempt to combine farm productivity with environmental improvements. If carbon-linked payments prove economically viable, they could provide farmers with an additional incentive to experiment with improved soil-management practices. ## Carbon Markets and Indian Agriculture The emergence of agricultural carbon credits reflects the broader development of India’s carbon-market ecosystem. Carbon markets are designed to create an economic value for emissions reductions or carbon removal. Companies and other organisations may purchase credits depending on regulatory requirements, voluntary commitments or other market mechanisms. Agriculture represents a potentially large area of opportunity because soils, vegetation and agricultural practices interact directly with the carbon cycle. However, agricultural carbon markets are still developing, and their long-term impact will depend on the quality of crediting methodologies, market demand and the costs associated with monitoring and verification. ## Technology Could Lower the Cost of Participation Digital technologies could play an increasingly important role in expanding soil-carbon programmes. Satellite imagery can help monitor agricultural land, while digital farm records can provide information about crop rotations and field practices. Soil sensors and improved sampling techniques can provide additional data. Artificial intelligence and machine-learning models may also help analyse large quantities of agricultural and environmental information. The use of technology could eventually reduce the cost of measuring and verifying carbon outcomes, making smaller farms more practical participants in carbon markets. ## Making Carbon Farming Accessible to Small Farmers India’s agricultural landscape is dominated by small and marginal farmers, which means that accessibility will be critical. If carbon-credit programmes involve expensive testing, complicated contracts or high administrative costs, smaller farmers may struggle to participate. Programmes that aggregate farmers across multiple villages or regions could potentially reduce these costs. Farmer-producer organisations, cooperatives and other agricultural institutions could also play a role by helping farmers understand carbon programmes, coordinate participation and access technical assistance.

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India Begins Soil-Carbon Payments to Farmers, Opening a New Revenue Opportunity for Sustainable Agriculture **NEW DELHI:** India has begun making payments to farmers linked to verified soil-carbon credits, marking a significant development in the country’s efforts to connect sustainable farming practices with emerging carbon markets. More than **2,500 farmers across Punjab and Haryana** are receiving payments associated with measured improvements in soil carbon, according to reports on the initiative. The development offers a new potential source of income for farmers while encouraging agricultural practices aimed at improving soil health and reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. The initiative comes as agriculture faces growing pressure to increase productivity while protecting natural resources. Continuous cultivation, excessive tillage, inefficient fertiliser use and declining soil organic matter can affect soil quality over time. Carbon-focused farming practices seek to address some of these challenges by increasing the amount of carbon stored in agricultural soils. ## What Are Soil-Carbon Credits? Soil-carbon credits are linked to the amount of carbon that agricultural practices can help remove from the atmosphere or retain in soil. Farmers can potentially generate credits by adopting practices that increase soil organic carbon or reduce emissions. Depending on the methodology used, these practices can include **reduced or zero tillage, improved residue management, cover crops, crop diversification, efficient fertiliser use and other regenerative farming techniques**. Credits are generally based on measured or verified changes rather than simply on whether a farmer has adopted a particular practice. This distinction is important because carbon markets require evidence that claimed emissions reductions or carbon storage have actually occurred. ## Creating an Additional Income Stream For farmers, the most significant feature of carbon farming is the possibility of receiving income beyond conventional crop sales. Agricultural revenue can fluctuate considerably because of weather, input prices, crop prices and market conditions. Payments associated with verified environmental outcomes could potentially provide farmers with an additional source of income. The emerging model links a farmer’s land-management decisions with demand from organisations seeking to account for or compensate for greenhouse-gas emissions. If carbon markets continue to develop, farmers who adopt suitable practices could potentially earn additional payments while also improving the long-term condition of their soil. ## Why Soil Health Matters Soil is one of agriculture’s most important natural resources. Healthy soils contain organic matter that supports soil structure, water retention and biological activity. Increasing soil organic carbon can contribute to improved soil quality, although the effects depend on local conditions, crop systems and management practices. Improved soil structure can potentially help fields retain water and withstand periods of moisture stress. For Indian agriculture, this is particularly relevant as farmers in many regions face increasing pressure from irregular rainfall and water availability. Better soil management can therefore have benefits that extend beyond carbon accounting. ## Farmers and Regenerative Agriculture The growth of soil-carbon programmes is also encouraging greater interest in **regenerative and climate-smart agriculture**. These approaches generally focus on improving soil health while maintaining or increasing agricultural productivity. Practices such as reduced tillage can limit soil disturbance. Keeping crop residues in fields can return organic material to the soil. Cover crops can protect soil between production cycles, while crop diversification can support soil biological activity. However, no single practice is suitable for every farm. Farmers need to consider local soil characteristics, water availability, crop requirements, machinery, labour and economics before changing their production systems. ## Measuring Carbon Is a Critical Step One of the biggest challenges in soil-carbon markets is determining how much carbon has actually been stored. Unlike a manufactured product, soil carbon can change over time because of weather, cultivation and biological processes. Carbon-credit programmes therefore need systems for **measurement, reporting and verification**. Soil samples, field records, remote sensing, modelling and other monitoring methods can be combined to estimate changes in soil carbon. Reliable verification is essential because buyers of carbon credits need confidence that the environmental benefit represented by a credit is real. For farmers, accurate measurement is equally important because payments depend on the amount of verified carbon benefits attributed to their land. ## The Importance of Long-Term Monitoring Soil-carbon storage is not necessarily permanent. Carbon levels can decline if land-management practices are reversed. For example, a farmer who moves toward reduced tillage and improved residue management may increase soil carbon over time, but changes in future farming practices could affect those gains. This means carbon programmes need long-term monitoring rather than relying only on a one-time measurement. Clear rules around monitoring, verification and the duration of carbon storage will be important as India’s agricultural carbon market develops. ## Punjab and Haryana at the Centre of the Initiative Punjab and Haryana have particular significance in India’s agricultural landscape. The two states are major contributors to the country’s food production, particularly through intensive cereal-based farming systems. At the same time, intensive agriculture has created concerns around soil health, water use and crop-residue management. This makes the region an important testing ground for approaches that attempt to combine farm productivity with environmental improvements. If carbon-linked payments prove economically viable, they could provide farmers with an additional incentive to experiment with improved soil-management practices. ## Carbon Markets and Indian Agriculture The emergence of agricultural carbon credits reflects the broader development of India’s carbon-market ecosystem. Carbon markets are designed to create an economic value for emissions reductions or carbon removal. Companies and other organisations may purchase credits depending on regulatory requirements, voluntary commitments or other market mechanisms. Agriculture represents a potentially large area of opportunity because soils, vegetation and agricultural practices interact directly with the carbon cycle. However, agricultural carbon markets are still developing, and their long-term impact will depend on the quality of crediting methodologies, market demand and the costs associated with monitoring and verification. ## Technology Could Lower the Cost of Participation Digital technologies could play an increasingly important role in expanding soil-carbon programmes. Satellite imagery can help monitor agricultural land, while digital farm records can provide information about crop rotations and field practices. Soil sensors and improved sampling techniques can provide additional data. Artificial intelligence and machine-learning models may also help analyse large quantities of agricultural and environmental information. The use of technology could eventually reduce the cost of measuring and verifying carbon outcomes, making smaller farms more practical participants in carbon markets. ## Making Carbon Farming Accessible to Small Farmers India’s agricultural landscape is dominated by small and marginal farmers, which means that accessibility will be critical. If carbon-credit programmes involve expensive testing, complicated contracts or high administrative costs, smaller farmers may struggle to participate. Programmes that aggregate farmers across multiple villages or regions could potentially reduce these costs. Farmer-producer organisations, cooperatives and other agricultural institutions could also play a role by helping farmers understand carbon programmes, coordinate participation and access technical assistance.

India Begins Soil-Carbon Payments to Farmers, Opening a New Revenue Opportunity for Sustainable Agriculture **NEW DELHI:** India has begun making payments to farmers linked to verified soil-carbon credits, marking a significant development in the country’s efforts to connect sustainable farming practices with emerging carbon markets. More than **2,500 farmers across Punjab and Haryana** are receiving payments associated with measured improvements in soil carbon, according to reports on the initiative. The development offers a new potential source of income for farmers while encouraging agricultural practices aimed at improving soil health and reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. The initiative comes as agriculture faces growing pressure to increase productivity while protecting natural resources. Continuous cultivation, excessive tillage, inefficient fertiliser use and declining soil organic matter can affect soil quality over time. Carbon-focused farming practices seek to address some of these challenges by increasing the amount of carbon stored in agricultural soils. ## What Are Soil-Carbon Credits? Soil-carbon credits are linked to the amount of carbon that agricultural practices can help remove from the atmosphere or retain in soil. Farmers can potentially generate credits by adopting practices that increase soil organic carbon or reduce emissions. Depending on the methodology used, these practices can include **reduced or zero tillage, improved residue management, cover crops, crop diversification, efficient fertiliser use and other regenerative farming techniques**. Credits are generally based on measured or verified changes rather than simply on whether a farmer has adopted a particular practice. This distinction is important because carbon markets require evidence that claimed emissions reductions or carbon storage have actually occurred. ## Creating an Additional Income Stream For farmers, the most significant feature of carbon farming is the possibility of receiving income beyond conventional crop sales. Agricultural revenue can fluctuate considerably because of weather, input prices, crop prices and market conditions. Payments associated with verified environmental outcomes could potentially provide farmers with an additional source of income. The emerging model links a farmer’s land-management decisions with demand from organisations seeking to account for or compensate for greenhouse-gas emissions. If carbon markets continue to develop, farmers who adopt suitable practices could potentially earn additional payments while also improving the long-term condition of their soil. ## Why Soil Health Matters Soil is one of agriculture’s most important natural resources. Healthy soils contain organic matter that supports soil structure, water retention and biological activity. Increasing soil organic carbon can contribute to improved soil quality, although the effects depend on local conditions, crop systems and management practices. Improved soil structure can potentially help fields retain water and withstand periods of moisture stress. For Indian agriculture, this is particularly relevant as farmers in many regions face increasing pressure from irregular rainfall and water availability. Better soil management can therefore have benefits that extend beyond carbon accounting. ## Farmers and Regenerative Agriculture The growth of soil-carbon programmes is also encouraging greater interest in **regenerative and climate-smart agriculture**. These approaches generally focus on improving soil health while maintaining or increasing agricultural productivity. Practices such as reduced tillage can limit soil disturbance. Keeping crop residues in fields can return organic material to the soil. Cover crops can protect soil between production cycles, while crop diversification can support soil biological activity. However, no single practice is suitable for every farm. Farmers need to consider local soil characteristics, water availability, crop requirements, machinery, labour and economics before changing their production systems. ## Measuring Carbon Is a Critical Step One of the biggest challenges in soil-carbon markets is determining how much carbon has actually been stored. Unlike a manufactured product, soil carbon can change over time because of weather, cultivation and biological processes. Carbon-credit programmes therefore need systems for **measurement, reporting and verification**. Soil samples, field records, remote sensing, modelling and other monitoring methods can be combined to estimate changes in soil carbon. Reliable verification is essential because buyers of carbon credits need confidence that the environmental benefit represented by a credit is real. For farmers, accurate measurement is equally important because payments depend on the amount of verified carbon benefits attributed to their land. ## The Importance of Long-Term Monitoring Soil-carbon storage is not necessarily permanent. Carbon levels can decline if land-management practices are reversed. For example, a farmer who moves toward reduced tillage and improved residue management may increase soil carbon over time, but changes in future farming practices could affect those gains. This means carbon programmes need long-term monitoring rather than relying only on a one-time measurement. Clear rules around monitoring, verification and the duration of carbon storage will be important as India’s agricultural carbon market develops. ## Punjab and Haryana at the Centre of the Initiative Punjab and Haryana have particular significance in India’s agricultural landscape. The two states are major contributors to the country’s food production, particularly through intensive cereal-based farming systems. At the same time, intensive agriculture has created concerns around soil health, water use and crop-residue management. This makes the region an important testing ground for approaches that attempt to combine farm productivity with environmental improvements. If carbon-linked payments prove economically viable, they could provide farmers with an additional incentive to experiment with improved soil-management practices. ## Carbon Markets and Indian Agriculture The emergence of agricultural carbon credits reflects the broader development of India’s carbon-market ecosystem. Carbon markets are designed to create an economic value for emissions reductions or carbon removal. Companies and other organisations may purchase credits depending on regulatory requirements, voluntary commitments or other market mechanisms. Agriculture represents a potentially large area of opportunity because soils, vegetation and agricultural practices interact directly with the carbon cycle. However, agricultural carbon markets are still developing, and their long-term impact will depend on the quality of crediting methodologies, market demand and the costs associated with monitoring and verification. ## Technology Could Lower the Cost of Participation Digital technologies could play an increasingly important role in expanding soil-carbon programmes. Satellite imagery can help monitor agricultural land, while digital farm records can provide information about crop rotations and field practices. Soil sensors and improved sampling techniques can provide additional data. Artificial intelligence and machine-learning models may also help analyse large quantities of agricultural and environmental information. The use of technology could eventually reduce the cost of measuring and verifying carbon outcomes, making smaller farms more practical participants in carbon markets. ## Making Carbon Farming Accessible to Small Farmers India’s agricultural landscape is dominated by small and marginal farmers, which means that accessibility will be critical. If carbon-credit programmes involve expensive testing, complicated contracts or high administrative costs, smaller farmers may struggle to participate. Programmes that aggregate farmers across multiple villages or regions could potentially reduce these costs. Farmer-producer organisations, cooperatives and other agricultural institutions could also play a role by helping farmers understand carbon programmes, coordinate participation and access technical assistance.

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