Agroforestry as Carbon Farming in India Introduction: Agroforestry, the intentional integration of trees and shrubs into crop and animal farming systems, offers a promising approach to sequester atmospheric carbon dioxide.…
Introduction: The concept of carbon farming revolves around agricultural methods that sequester more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than they release. While often considered in the context of larger agricultural…
Introduction: India is the world's largest producer, consumer, and importer of pulses. While traditionally grown for their protein-rich seeds, there's a growing interest in the potential of pulses as a…
Introduction: Traditional cooking methods in India often involve the burning of biomass such as wood, crop residues, and dung, leading to significant greenhouse gas emissions. The distribution of improved cookstoves…
Introduction: Indian mangroves, which form an integral part of the country's coastal ecosystem, are under threat from rising sea levels. These distinctive ecosystems, spread along India's extensive coastline, serve critical…
Introduction: Transitioning paddy cultivation towards carbon farming not only aids climate change mitigation but also offers multifaceted benefits to Indian farmers. Here are the key advantages: Enhanced Water Efficiency: Alternative…
Introduction: Rice farming or paddy cultivation plays a crucial role in India's agrarian landscape. As India grapples with climate change implications, optimizing paddy cultivation towards carbon farming presents an innovative…
Bamboo Plantation as Carbon Offset in India Introduction: India, with its diverse agro-climatic conditions and vast land resources, holds immense potential for bamboo cultivation. Bamboo, often referred to as the…
Introduction: Bamboo, often termed as the "green gold," is gaining significance as a potential carbon offset solution. Being a fast-growing non-timber forest product, bamboo can play a pivotal role in…
Paddy cultivation, primarily referring to rice farming, has been integral to India's agricultural landscape for millennia. Given the prominence of rice as a staple food for a significant portion of…