Carbon Farming Program of
Poland
We must remember that soil is a living organism, and we farm per cubic metre, not per square metre.
Piotr, 120 ha of arable land
In the autumn of 2020, HeavyFinance expanded its operations to Poland with the objective of supporting farmers in their transition to regenerative farming while improving soil health and its interdependent ecosystem services.
The Program aims to restore and improve soil health and its interdependent ecosystem services like carbon sequestration, nutrient cycling, efficient photosynthesis, water purification among other ecosystem services.
Why Poland?
Relevance
With half of the country as arable land, agriculture is in the centre of polish culture
Food Security
One of the largest producers of wheat, oats, rye, barley, rapeseed, com and potatoes worldwide.
Finance
Third highest agricultural financing gap in relation to Gross Value Added (GVA) in Europe with 55%.
Environment
Poland is among the top-25 countries enduring related economic losses due to climate-related extreme events.
Engagement
2,000+ retail investors engaged in nature conservation and restoration.
Practices implemented
- Reduced application of synthetic fertilisers
- Improved residue management
- Application of organic fertilisers
- Improved crop planting and harvesting techniques
- Reduced tillage
Meet the Farmers
Farmer Wojciech
264 ha of arable land
Farmer Piotr
120 ha of arable land
The implementation of the Program has allowed a universal adoption of regenerative practices among participants with 100% of farmers practising reduced tillage and crop rotations practices, 70% of them integrating cover crops and 30% of them reducing synthetic fertiliser.
Want to learn more?
Incorporate soil carbon removals into your climate goals allowing you to offset hard-to-abate emissions while supporting the transition to regenerative agriculture.
- Project Type: Agriculture, Forestry and Land Management (AFOLU)
- Crediting program: VERRA Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)
- Methodology: VM0042 Improved Agricultural Land Management
- Available Carbon Credits: 150k+
- Vintages: 2020-2023
- Estimated Date of Issuance & Delivery: Q2 2026
- Type: Removal Nature-Based
- Status: Under Development