Ghana Rural Farmer Biochar Carbon Project: aims to transform cocoa pod husks and rice husks, both agricultural waste, into valuable climate and livelihood assets. In many cocoa- and rice-growing areas, these residues are burned or left to decompose, causing greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and pest problems, while wasting a resource that could enhance soil fertility.

The project will establish systems to collect and aggregate cocoa and rice residues, convert them into biochar and other carbon-rich products via environmentally sound technologies, and apply these to agricultural soils to increase soil organic carbon. Using robust monitoring, reporting, and verification aligned with leading carbon standards, the initiative will generate high-quality carbon credits and ensure fair, transparent benefit-sharing with farmers and communities.

Smallholder farmers, cooperatives, rural youth, and local enterprises will benefit through new income streams, job creation, improved soil health, higher and more stable yields, and enhanced resilience to climate shocks. Implemented in phased pilots and subsequent scale-up, and supported by strong public–private partnerships, the initiative will contribute directly to rural development and a circular, climate-smart agricultural economy. For more information  and partnership on this project, email: info@gatewayfeeds.com