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Carbon Credits

Turn your regenerative farming practices into verified income. Earn ₹800 for every tonne of CO₂ you store in your soil.

What is a Carbon Credit?

A simple way to measure and earn from the carbon your farm stores

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Simple Definition:

1 Carbon Credit = Permission to emit 1 tonne of CO₂

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For Farmers:

1 Credit You Generate = 1 tonne of CO₂ your farm removed from atmosphere

Your Farm

You adopt regenerative farming practices like composting, crop rotation, and minimal tilling

Carbon Stored

Soil stores more carbon through increased organic matter and deeper root systems

You Earn ₹800

For every verified tonne of CO₂ stored, receive ₹800 additional annual income

6 Key Principles of Regenerative Farming

How regenerative agriculture stores carbon and builds healthier soil

1

Do Not Disturb

Minimize chemical and mechanical disturbance. Avoid excessive tilling and chemicals that kill soil microorganisms. This preserves soil structure and carbon stores.

2

Armor the Soil Surface

Use mulch, crop residues, and cover crops to protect soil. This prevents erosion, retains moisture, and adds organic matter which stores carbon.

3

Know Your Context

Understand local soil, water, and climate. Tailor practices to your environment. What works elsewhere may need adaptation for your farm.

4

Integrate Animals

Animals and plants enrich each other. Rotational grazing improves soil, spreads nutrients, and increases biodiversity. Both benefit from this integration.

5

Keep Living Roots in Soil

Year-round living roots through cover crops store carbon via photosynthesis. Plants feed carbon underground to build soil microbiomes and increase soil fertility.

6

Mix Species

Diversity boosts ecosystem resilience. Intercropping, agroforestry, and crop rotation increase biodiversity, improve soil health, and maximize carbon storage.

Why These Practices Matter?

Healthier Soil: More microorganisms, better structure, improved water retention

Higher Yields: Healthy soil produces more nutritious crops with better yields

Carbon Storage: Organic matter and root systems store carbon dioxide, reducing atmospheric CO₂

Additional Income: Verified carbon credits = ₹800 per tonne × your annual storage

How Soil Organic Carbon Increases

The science behind carbon storage in regenerative farming

Year 1-2: Foundation

• Reduce tilling and chemical inputs

• Add cover crops and mulch

• Build beneficial microbiomes

Carbon increase: 0.5-1 tonne/hectare

Year 3-5: Growth

• Soil biology thriving

• Root systems deepening

• Organic matter accumulating

Carbon increase: 1-1.5 tonnes/hectare/year

Carbon Storage Process

1

Photosynthesis

Plants capture CO₂ from air using sunlight

2

Root Transfer

Plants send 40-60% of carbon below ground

3

Soil Storage

Carbon becomes organic matter in soil

4

Long-term Sequestration

Carbon locked in soil for 10+ years

Measurement & Verification

Satellite Monitoring:

Regular satellite imagery tracks vegetation and soil health changes

Soil Sampling:

Annual lab testing measures soil organic carbon percentage

Credit Calculation:

Verified carbon storage converted to credits, with 80% paid annually, 20% reserved for certification

Calculate Your Potential Income

See exactly how much you can earn from carbon credits

Income Estimator

Based on 2.5 tonnes CO₂ per hectare annually (industry average)

1 ha

Carbon Stored/Year

2.5

tonnes CO₂

Credits Generated

2.5

annual credits

Your Income

2,000

per year (80% paid)

Based on:

2.5 tonnes

CO₂/ha/year

₹800

per credit

80%

paid annually

Reward System: How You Get Paid

Transparent payment structure that rewards regenerative farming

Payment Structure

Base Payment

€8/tonne

Minimum guaranteed price per tonne of CO₂

Country Bonus

Up to 30% ↑

Additional bonus based on your country & practices

Example: 10 Hectares Farm

Carbon stored per year:25 tonnes CO₂
Base payment (€8/tonne × 25):€200
With 20% country bonus:€240
Annual income to farmer (80%):₹15,744* (~€192)

*Converted at current exchange rate. 20% reserved for certification assurance.

Step 1: Measure

Satellite and soil testing measure baseline and annual carbon increase

Step 2: Verify

Independent verification certifies the carbon increase

Step 3: Convert & Pay

Verified carbon converted to credits, 80% paid annually

Trusted Partnership: Carboneg (Europe)

Industry-leading carbon credit verification and marketplace

Verified Standards

International verification standards (Verra, Gold Standard) ensure credits are legitimate and tradable globally

Global Marketplace

Access to European carbon credit buyers and traders ensures competitive pricing for your credits

Secure Payments

Reliable payment processing with transparent terms and regular communication

Why Carboneg?

Experience:

10+ years in carbon credit market across Europe

Farmer-First Approach:

70% of revenue from carbon sales goes directly to farmers

Sustainability Focus:

Committed to regenerative agriculture and environmental impact

Technology-Enabled:

Satellite monitoring, data analytics, and transparent dashboards

Our Commitment to Scale Regenerative Farming

Over 3 years, we're committed to onboarding farmers across India

5,00,000 Hectares

Target: Convert 5 lakh hectares to regenerative farming

Progress1,25,000 ha (25%)

Target timeline: 3 years | Status: On track

50,000+ Farmers

Target: Train and onboard 50,000+ farmers

Progress10,000 farmers (20%)

Target timeline: 3 years | Status: On track

Year 1

10,000 hectares
5,000 farmers
Training & setup

Year 2

2,50,000 hectares
20,000 farmers
Scaling & support

Year 3

5,00,000 hectares
50,000 farmers
Full impact realized

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common questions about carbon credits

What is a carbon credit and how does it work?

A carbon credit represents 1 tonne of CO₂ removed or reduced from the atmosphere. When you practice regenerative farming, your soil stores carbon. We measure this annual increase, verify it through satellite and lab testing, and convert it into tradable credits. You earn ₹800 per credit.

How much can I earn from my farm?

Is there a minimum farm size requirement?

How is the carbon measured and verified?

When do I get paid?

What if my soil carbon decreases one year?

Do I need to change my crop types?

What is Carboneg and why are they our partner?

Is this program available only in certain regions?

What support do you provide to farmers?

Still have questions?

Our team is here to help. Reach out through the Rupiya app or contact us directly.