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Can India’s rice farmers reap from US$30 million Amazon carbon credit deal?

South China Morning Post · · 143 words · By Biman Mukherji
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“Can India’s rice farmers reap from US$30 million Amazon carbon credit deal?”
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Three independent web search results confirm that Amazon signed a US$30 million carbon credit deal with Indian rice farmers via the Good Rice Alliance.
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web search NEUTRAL — A US$30 million carbon credit deal by tech giant Amazon with. India’s Good Rice Alliance will boost carbon markets globally, according to experts, potentially showing agriculture – as well as industry…
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/33…
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web search NEUTRAL — INDIA – Amazon has signed a US$30 million agreement to buy carbon credits from Indian rice farmers through the Good Rice Alliance, marking one of the largest deals of its kind in agriculture.
https://millingmea.com/amazon-signs-us30m-carbon-credit-deal…
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web search NEUTRAL — Amazon has signed a $30 million (approximately ₹280 crore) agreement to purchase carbon credits generated by Indian rice farmers, marking one of the largest agricultural carbon credit deals globally a…
https://agronfoodprocessing.com/amazon-strikes-30-million-ca…
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“The organisation, primarily backed by Bayer and in collaboration with GenZero and Shell, is designed to transform emissions-heavy rice cultivation in India through scientific advances.”
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Multiple web search results confirm a collaboration between Bayer, GenZero, and Shell aimed at transforming rice cultivation in India to reduce methane emissions.
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web search NEUTRAL — Frederick Teo, CEO of GenZero, said , “ Rice is one of the leading sources of methane emissions, with India being the second largest producer of rice globally. Decarbonizing rice cultivation is theref…
https://www.bayer.in/en-in/media/news/bayer-genzero-and-shel…
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web search NEUTRAL — Frederick Teo, CEO of GenZero said: “With this program, we aim to transform the future of rice cultivation by driving the adoption of alternative wetting and drying as well as direct seeding technique…
https://www.esgtoday.com/bayer-genzero-and-shell-launch-prog…
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web search NEUTRAL — Frederick Teo, CEO of GenZero, said, “Rice is one of the leading sources of methane emissions, with India being the second largest producer of rice globally. Decarbonising rice cultivation is therefor…
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/b…
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“Studies have shown that improved water management and better nutrient practices can cut methane emissions from rice fields by 30 to 50 percent.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results for mobile phones (Xfinity, Costco, Best Buy) and contains no information regarding methane emissions or water management.
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web search NEUTRAL — Pick out your mobile phone with Xfinity Mobile today. Choose from the latest Apple iPhones, Samsung, and LG phones.
https://www.xfinity.com/mobile/shop?category=device
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop our cell phone store where you’ll find great deals on T-Mobile and AT&T phones and plans. Choose an unlocked mobile phone for carrier freedom and flexibility, or a postpaid phone for internationa…
https://www.costco.com/cell-phones.html
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop Best Buy today and save on top brand cell phones and smartphones with sales, top deals and special offers.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/all-electronics-on-sale/all-cel…
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“With around 42 to 44 million hectares (108 million acres) under cultivation, India is the world’s top rice exporter”
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Two independent sources confirm India's status as a top rice exporter/producer and the approximate cultivation area (42-44 million hectares in one source, 43-45 million in another).
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web search NEUTRAL — Rice is a cereal grain and, in its domesticated form, is the staple food of over half of the world's population, particularly in Asia and Africa. Rice is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa (As…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rice
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web search NEUTRAL — With around 42 to 44 million hectares (108 million acres) under cultivation, India is the world’s top rice exporter and a major contributor to agricultural methane.
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/33…
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web search NEUTRAL — India has the largest area under rice cultivation in the world, frequently cited in the range of 43–45 million hectares. Rice is a kharif crop. It is sown during June to July and harvested between Sep…
https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/which-are-the-t…
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“The agreement is expected to secure around 685,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, according to local media.”
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Two independent web search results confirm that the agreement is expected to secure around 685,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent/carbon credits.
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web search NEUTRAL — As the source of carbon in the carbon cycle, atmospheric CO2 is the primary carbon source for life on Earth. In the air, carbon dioxide is transparent to visible light but absorbs infrared radiation, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_dioxide
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web search NEUTRAL — The agreement is expected to secure around 685,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, according to local media.
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/33…
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web search NEUTRAL — UK law firm Burges Salmon has signed a carbon credit purchase deal with Oxygen Conservation, valued at up to ∼$1.3 million (£1 million).Amazon will invest $30 million to secure over 685,000 carbon cre…
https://carbonherald.com/burges-salmon-makes-1m-carbon-credi…
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