Topic: smallholder farmers
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Kering-backed Mirova invests $30.5M in Varaha for regenerative farming
Mirova, a French climate-focused investment firm, has invested $30.5 million in Indian startup Varaha to expand its regenerative agriculture program, benefiting small-scale farmers in northern India. The investment is structured to provide cash in exchange for a share of future carbon credits, ma...
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AI Startup Helps Rice Farmers Fight Climate Change
Mitti Labs uses AI and satellite technology to measure and reduce methane emissions from rice farming, a major source of this potent greenhouse gas. The company partners with organizations like The Nature Conservancy to promote sustainable farming practices in India, providing financial incentive...
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Xprize Awarded to Innovative Carbon Removal Technology
Mati Carbon won the Xprize Carbon Removal competition, securing the $50 million grand prize for its innovative enhanced rock weathering program that sequesters carbon in soils for millennia. Mati's approach involves pulverizing rocks that naturally convert carbon dioxide into stable minerals, inc...
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