African farmland
Farming Guide

Your land. Your income.

Six proven practices that turn African farmland and forests into verified carbon credits — and a steady income for your community.

16+
African countries
2.4M ha
Eligible land
$8–28
Per tonne earned
3 mo
First payment

How carbon credit estimation works

Credits are calculated from the difference between a baseline (what happens without your project) and actual CO₂ sequestered. Verifiers use satellite imagery, soil tests, and biomass measurements. Ranges below are conservative — your verifier confirms the exact amount at no cost to you.

Agroforestry

Agroforestry

2–5 t CO₂/ha/yr

Integrate trees into farmland to sequester carbon while improving yields. Native species like acacia and moringa provide shade, nitrogen-fixing, and fruit income.

Steps
  • 1Plant native trees between crops
  • 2Maintain 30–50% canopy cover
  • 3Document tree count and species
  • 4Submit annual photo evidence
No-Till Farming

No-Till Farming

0.5–2 t CO₂/ha/yr

Avoiding tillage keeps carbon locked in soil organic matter. Combined with cover crops, this can double soil carbon over 5 years.

Steps
  • 1Use direct seeding instead of plowing
  • 2Plant cover crops in off-season
  • 3Rotate crops to maintain soil health
  • 4Test soil carbon annually
Wetland & Mangrove Restoration

Wetland & Mangrove Restoration

5–20 t CO₂/ha/yr

Mangroves and wetlands are among the highest carbon-density ecosystems on Earth. Restoring even 1 hectare earns premium blue carbon credits.

Steps
  • 1Map degraded wetland areas
  • 2Replant native mangrove species
  • 3Control invasive species
  • 4Monitor water levels and biomass
Savanna Management

Savanna Management

0.5–3 t CO₂/ha/yr

Controlled burns and rotational grazing prevent carbon-releasing wildfires and allow savanna grasses to build deep root carbon stores.

Steps
  • 1Implement rotational grazing
  • 2Conduct controlled early-season burns
  • 3Remove invasive shrubs
  • 4Monitor grass cover and density
Biochar Production

Biochar Production

0.3–1 t CO₂/ha/yr

Converting agricultural waste into biochar and applying it to soil permanently stores carbon and improves fertility for generations.

Steps
  • 1Collect crop residues and wood waste
  • 2Produce biochar using low-emission kiln
  • 3Apply biochar to farmland
  • 4Record application rates and location
Community Forest Management

Community Forest Management

3–10 t CO₂/ha/yr

Formalizing community protection of existing forests prevents deforestation — REDD+ credits. The most scalable approach for large communities.

Steps
  • 1Map community forest boundaries
  • 2Establish forest governance rules
  • 3Monitor forest cover with satellite data
  • 4Register on Kabon.Africa

From land to income — 4 steps

Submit project
1
Submit project
Fill in your land details, location, and practice type on Kabon.Africa.
Satellite review
2
Satellite review
Our system runs NDVI analysis on your land to confirm baseline carbon stock.
Field verification
3
Field verification
A certified verifier visits or conducts a video inspection. You get your credit amount.
Get paid
4
Get paid
Credits are minted and listed. Buyers purchase; funds go directly to your wallet.
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Ready to earn from your land?

Once you implement any of these practices, submit your land as a project. Our verifiers confirm your sequestration and mint credits to your wallet within 90 days.