Extension Education Institute (EEI), Hyderabad organized an on-campus training program Carbon Credits in Food and Agriculture, Carbon Finance, Carbon Farming from 20 - 24 May, 2025.

The integration of carbon credits, carbon finance, and carbon farming into the food and agriculture sectors is vital for promoting environmental sustainability while also offering economic benefits. By participating in carbon markets and adopting carbon-friendly practices, farmers can play a significant role in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions, ensuring food security, and contributing to a sustainable future. In view of the above, the Extension Education Institute (EEI), Hyderabad organized an On campus training program titled "Carbon Credits in Food and Agriculture, Carbon Finance, Carbon Farming" from 20th - 24th May, 2025. Contents covered in the programme were - Overview of Carbon Credits and Their Importance in Agriculture, Understanding Carbon Finance, Policy and Regulatory Framework, Carbon Sequestration Techniques in Agriculture, Measuring and Monitoring Carbon Sequestration, Case Studies on Successful Carbon - Farming Projects, Understanding Carbon Markets, Pricing and Valuation of Carbon Credits , Financial Instruments for Carbon Farming, Investment Opportunities in Carbon Farming, Innovations and Future Trends in Carbon Farming, Building a Sustainable Carbon Farming Business Model, Carbon Footprint Assessment in Agriculture, Carbon Farming Practices, Agroecology and Carbon Sequestration, Livestock, Management and Methane Mitigation, Verification and Validation Processes, Developing Carbon Reduction Strategies, Integration and Implementation Strategies and Action Planning and Implementation. During Ice breaking exercise, participants were involved in outdoor Experiential learning techniques of cups and blindfolds and 6 chairs icebreaker. Technique of cups and blindfolds icebreaker is conducted to unearth lateral thinking, problem solving and leadership skills. Importance of team work, cooperation, coordination and decision making skills was brought to the notice of trainees in 6 chairs exercise. During field visit, the participants were visited to CRIDA, Hayatnagar farm. They were briefed on Climate Change experiments and facilities at CRIDA. They were also visited CSA, Tarnaka to get exposed to carbon reduction practices. During hands on training uploading into EEI blog is demonstrated and hands on experience is given. In Icebreaking exercises, trainees were encouraged to personally know and analyse the gaps in their professionals skills and competencies, finally using andragogy teaching principles they were facilitated to overcome those gaps. Dr M. Yakadri, Director of Extension, PJTAU and M. Jagan Mohan Reddy, Director, EEI took part in the inauguration. Dr. Yakadri, speaking on the occasion opined that there is still a lot of study has to be undertaken on carbon credits and the initiatives taken by Indian public and private sector organizations are only the beginning. Adding to this, Dr. Jagan Mohan Reddy stated that mulching, reduced tillage and rationalized grazing will lower carbon loss and increase farmers' revenue. He also mentioned that there are numerous issues related to carbon credits which would be handled eventually. During the valedictory session of the programme Dr.M. Jagan Mohan Reddy, Director, EEI informed the trainees to share the learnings gained with the farmers immediately after going back. He stressed on the importance of filling the mandated google forms for impact evaluation and documentation. Trainees expressed that topics such as Biochar, AWD, SRI are very useful for them and further they expressed that they will organize farmers training on climate change, carbon Credits and carbon trading immediately. Twelve (12) trainees participated from Department of Agriculture of Karnataka state. The program was coordinated by Dr. R. Vasantha and Dr. N. Praveen, Professors, EEI, Hyderabad.