Hirono, Fukushima Launches Rice-Based Carbon Credit Project with Faeger
Hirono in Fukushima Prefecture partners with Faeger to create carbon credits from climate-friendly rice cultivation, enhancing income for local farmers. The project will utilize low-emission farming techniques to generate government-certified J-Credits, supporting Japan's carbon neutrality targets by 2050.
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The town of Hirono, Fukushima Prefecture, has partnered with agricultural decarbonisation firm Faeger to produce carbon credits through sustainable rice farming. Farmers will implement mid-season drainage and biochar use to reduce methane emissions and generate government-certified J-Credits.
Revenue will be reinvested in improving cultivation conditions. The initiative aligns with Japan’s goals of carbon neutrality by 2050 and a 46% reduction in emissions by 2030. Local Koshihikari rice will be marketed as 'Hirono rice,' emphasizing environmental sustainability and high quality. The project, part of a pilot model, aims to share results across the Hamadori region and nationally.
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