According to a study led by scientists CWRDM, agricultural activities represented 76.38% of total carbon emissions on the farm, while cultivation itself did not peel 149.25 tons. Photo file Photo Credit: Hind
The State Seed Farm in Okkal near Perumbavoor in the Kerala Ernakula district was certified as a carbon neutral farm.
Recognition comes after a scientific study of the Center for the Development and Management of Water Resources (CWRDM), supported by the Ministry of Development of Agriculture and the well -being of farmers and verified by Carbon Check India PVT. Ltd. (CCIP), agency accredited by the Indian government, according to communication.
The evaluation, according to the instructions between the intergovernmental panels for climate change (IPCC) and the UN Conference Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), revealed that the farm radiated 221.67 tons of carbon oxide in 2024.
According to a study led by scientists CWRDM SRUTHI KV and NAVEEN, agricultural activities were 76.38% of total carbon emissions on the farm, while the unpeeled cultivation itself contributed 149.25 tonnes. Other sources included energy use (28.88 tons), transport (8.91 tons), cattle breeding (8.63 tons) and waste management (5.93 tons). Despite this, the carbon supply on the farm was calculated to an impressive 767.34 tons, he said.
KP Sudheer, the main secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology, ex officio, said in communication that the Keraly journey to carbon neutrality by 2050 was successfully acquired by the main milestone.
He said that such initiatives could determine a scale for farms throughout India, while carbon traces indicate potentially adding new market value to sustainable production.
Manoj P. Samuel, Executive Director of CWRDM, said the certification will act as a scientific model for the Keraly Agricultural Sector, especially in the use of future carbon loan opportunities. CWRDM also recommended steps to further reduce emissions, including roof solar panels, reuse of waste water, accepting electric vehicles and alternative techniques of wetting and drying in unpeeled cultivation.
Published – August 18, 2025 20:24
