Ecocarb Services LLP’s Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) Project is designed to promote water-efficient, climate-smart agriculture in rice cultivation. The project focuses on implementing AWD techniques to optimize water use, reduce methane emissions, and enhance the sustainability of rice farming practices, particularly in regions facing water scarcity.

In this project, farmers are trained to alternate between periods of wetting and drying during the rice-growing cycle, rather than maintaining continuous flooding. By allowing the water to drain periodically and carefully managing re-irrigation, farmers can save up to 30% of water without compromising rice yields. This practice not only conserves water but also reduces methane emissions by up to 50%, contributing to climate change mitigation.

Ecocarb Services LLP collaborates with local communities and partners to implement the AWD method across rice-growing 15000 acre. By combining this approach with other sustainable practices such as biochar application and integrated pest management, the project aims to support farmers, conserve natural resources, and reduce agriculture's environmental footprint.