
Credit carbon based on reliable measurements
As reports the press company eAgronom, the company has completed with success the campaign to take intact soil samples according to Verra standards. The campaign was conducted in 7 countries with participation of service providers – Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Spain, Czech and Romania.
Many protocols on carbon in soil are based on on prediction models only. New technology with innovative methodology combines precise sampling soil with advanced modeling techniques. Precise sampling of soil is necessary for precise validation of carbon credits and improvement of biochemical models of soil used to quantitatively determine changes in carbon stocks in the project.
An initial base of carbon levels in soil is established, to initiate a model of soil, and then every five years a sampling is conducted, to verify or adjust the projections of carbon sequestration, which allow to adjust the model. This ensures that annual carbon credits are issued on the basis of accurate, real data, maintaining long-term reliability and confidence in the process of generating credits and the methodology used.
Insufficient accuracy of data or the absence of may lead to situations in which credits will not be issued because of non-fulfillment of methodological requirements. also good design plan for sampling, using digital mapping soils, is key for
defining the appropriate density of samples and reducing costs in large projects.
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Campaign Sampling soil eAgronom
The eAgronom company is implementing one of the largest in Europe campaigns to sample soil for future credit carbon. eAgronomist applies one of the most rigorous methodologies defined by standard Verra (VM0042) and is one of the most advanced developers of projects in the European Union in this methodology.
WAs opposed to many approaches, which prevent direct sampling of soil due to high costs, this methodology provides rigorous quantification, monitoring, reporting and verification of agricultural practices, which increase the capacity to store carbon in soil.
Sampling soil is a complex process, requiring careful coordination and flexibility. The campaign of 2024 the year has met many challenges, beginning from the narrow window temporal, dependent on field and weather conditions, after other unexpected obstacles.
“Taking samples on such scale is not just sending service providers in the territory – is the ability to adapt to unpredictable conditions and the problem, so that the process runs smoothly for farmers and conforms to the applicable operational procedure,” – said Tatiana Boussange, head of the science and compliance at eAgronom.
“From adapting plans in response to unfavorable weather conditions caused by storm ‘Boris’, after the replacement of fields with other in the same zone of eastern Romania, after that when military activities temporarily disturbed GPS signals – we faced significant challenges and overcame them. This success is evidence of the commitment and knowledge of our team and selected partners in each country,” – she continued.
This large-scale campaign distinguishes eAgronomist as the leader in carbon in soil, a collected data will have direct influence on the valuation of carbon credit for participating farms. The program measures the value of organic carbon and density volume at different depths of soil, recording key indicators of soil health and potential storage carbon. These results form the basis of calculation of carbon credit eAgronomist, offering a fairer and more transparent system for participating farmers.
After the
completion of this soil sampling project, eAgronomist is already planning the next steps.
The initiative will be extended to Ukraine, Moldova and Rwanda in early
2025 year, which underscores the mission of eAgronomist in promoting sustainable practices across the world.
Source: materials press
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