Carbon Farming in India: A Pathway to Sustainable Agriculture explores the transformative role of
carbon farming in addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change, soil degradation,
and agricultural sustainability. The book presents carbon farming as an innovative and practical
approach that enables farmers to improve soil health, increase productivity, and contribute to
climate change mitigation by enhancing carbon sequestration in agricultural landscapes.

Drawing upon scientific research, policy developments, and practical experiences, the book
examines a wide range of sustainable farming practices, including conservation agriculture,
agroforestry, cover cropping, crop residue management, organic farming, integrated nutrient
management, and regenerative agriculture. It highlights how these practices can restore soil
fertility, improve water retention, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen the resilience of
farming systems against extreme weather events.

The book also discusses India’s growing opportunities in carbon markets, carbon credit mechanisms,
and climate-smart agriculture. It explains how farmers, policymakers, researchers, agribusinesses,
and other stakeholders can collaborate to create supportive institutional frameworks, effective
measurement and verification systems, and incentive structures that encourage the adoption of
carbon farming practices.

Special emphasis is placed on the socio-economic benefits of carbon farming, including enhanced
farm incomes, reduced input costs, improved biodiversity, and sustainable rural development. The
book further examines policy initiatives, government programmes, and international climate
commitments that position India as a potential global leader in sustainable agricultural
transformation.

By integrating scientific knowledge with practical implementation strategies, Carbon Farming in
India: A Pathway to Sustainable Agriculture serves as a comprehensive resource for students,
researchers, policymakers, extension professionals, entrepreneurs, and progressive farmers. It
offers a forward-looking vision for building a resilient, low-carbon agricultural sector that ensures
food security, environmental conservation, and long-term prosperity for present and future
generations.

• Introduction to Carbon Farming
• Demystifying Carbon Farming
• Principles and Practices of Carbon Farming
• Challenges Associated with Carbon Farming
• Organic Farming
• Natural Farming
• Climate Smart Agriculture
• Role of Renewable Energy in Carbon Farming
• Carbon Farming a Pathway to Sustainable Agriculture in India
• Global Carbon Farming Initiatives
• Carbon Credits
• India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme
• Carbon Credits in India: Hopes and Challenges
• Key Players in India’s Carbon Credits Sector in India
• Global Experience in Carbon Trading
• Carbon Markets for Agriculture
• Carbon Footprint
• International Agreements on Climate Change
• Stakeholders in Carbon Farming in India
• Remarkable Achievements in India
• Future of Carbon Farming in India