Agriculture

Carbon Credit Program Implementation in Rwanda

The Challenge

  • Smallholder farmers needed to implement sustainable farming practices to qualify for carbon credit programs.
  • Farmers lacked the tools and knowledge to measure and document carbon sequestration activities.
  • Limited access to carbon markets and certification processes for small-scale farmers.

The Solution

  • Established baseline carbon sequestration measurements using ground-based data capture and aerial imaging.
  • Monitored regenerative agriculture practices including cover cropping and reduced tillage.
  • Provided farmers with data-driven insights to optimize practices for both yield and carbon sequestration.

Key Results

  • Successfully enrolled 500 farmers in carbon credit programs, generating additional income streams.
  • Maintained or improved crop yields while implementing sustainable practices.
  • Created verifiable carbon offset data that meets international standards for carbon trading.
500
Farmers Enrolled
+$50K/year
Additional Income
10,000 tons
Carbon Sequestered
"The carbon credit program through Dronlytics has opened new revenue streams for our farmers while promoting sustainable agriculture."
Dr. Marie Claire, Sustainable Agriculture Program Manager, Rwanda
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