Jizoku

Jizoku helps rice farmers generate revenue by creating agricultural carbon credits through methane emission reduction. The company facilitates the J-クレジット system, enabling farmers to monetize extended mid-drying periods in paddy fields, a practice proven to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

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Funding

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Product

Problem

Agricultural practices, particularly rice cultivation, contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, primarily through methane release. Current economic models for agriculture primarily value food production, neglecting other vital ecosystem services like carbon sequestration and biodiversity preservation. This oversight limits revenue potential for farmers and hinders the development of sustainable rural economies.

Solution

Jizoku facilitates rural revitalization by enabling farmers to generate revenue through agricultural carbon credits. The company focuses on the J-クレジット system, a government-backed framework for certifying greenhouse gas emission reductions. Specifically, Jizoku assists rice farmers in extending the mid-drying period of paddy fields, a practice scientifically proven to reduce methane emissions by up to 30%. This initiative creates a new income stream for farmers by monetizing their climate-friendly practices, thereby supporting agricultural productivity and regional economic development. Jizoku also explores opportunities to leverage these credits for broader community revitalization efforts.

Target Audience

The primary target audience includes rice farmers seeking to diversify income streams and corporations aiming to meet their carbon neutrality goals by purchasing verified carbon credits.

Features

Facilitates the creation of agricultural carbon credits under the J-クレジット system.
Enables methane emission reduction in rice paddies by extending the mid-drying period, a validated methodology.
Offers a performance-based revenue share model, taking a 30% commission on credit sales.
Provides support for selecting appropriate fields for the mid-drying extension based on soil conditions to mitigate yield impact.
Assists in managing potential ecological impacts, such as on aquatic organisms, and offers mitigation strategies.
Supports farmers in data collection, including historical mid-drying periods and farm management details.
Offers options for farmers to retain credits for branding or direct use, beyond selling them to offset corporate emissions.
Facilitates the development of new relationships between farmers and corporations through carbon credit transactions.