Carbon farming and ecosystem services in eastern India
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Authors
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Rachana Dubey
ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna, Bihar 800 014
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Anup Das
ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna, Bihar 800 014
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B. Sainath
ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna, Bihar 800 014
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G.K. Dinesh
Central Agricultural University, Lamphelpat, Imphal West, Manipur 795 004
Keywords:
Carbon credit, Conservation agriculture, Direct seeded rice, Sustainable development goalsAbstract
Carbon farming provides an integrated approach to improve carbon sequestration and retention, and to reduce emissions through targeted management of agricultural systems including conservation agriculture, zero tillage direct-seeded rice, residue retention, crop diversification, agroforestry, integrated farming systems and improved nutrient-water management. These practices provide
a wide suite of ecosystem services beyond carbon credits including provisioning, regulating, supporting and cultural services. Total ecosystem service valuation provides a more comprehensive assessment of their benefits. This valuation, natural-capital accounting and benefit-cost assessment all can help provide the evidentiary base for decisions about carbon-farming and credits.
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