Innovative Project Aims to Boost Farmer Income & Cut Methane Emissions via Real-Time Data
Agrilife24.com:A pioneering workshop titled “Monetizing Emissions: Smart Livestock Management for Sustainable Livelihoods via Carbon Credits” was held in Rajshahi on July 18, 2025, introducing an innovative initiative aimed at transforming livestock-related methane emissions into a new source of income for farmers. By linking emission reduction efforts with global carbon credit markets, the project aspires to support both rural livelihoods and Bangladesh’s climate goals.
Organized by Interlink (Rajshahi), the workshop brought together technical expertise from Recyclejer Ecosystem Limited and strategic backing from the Bangladesh Livestock Society (BLS). The event marked a major step towards sustainable agricultural practices through the integration of smart technologies in livestock management.
The workshop was presided over by Rotarian Professor Dr. Md. Jalal Uddin Sardar, Founder Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at Rajshahi University and President of BLS. In his keynote address, he emphasized the potential of carbon finance in addressing environmental challenges while creating economic opportunities for rural farmers. “This project turns an environmental challenge livestock methane into an economic asset for farmers through carbon finance. The feasibility study is our critical first step,” he noted.
Other prominent speakers included Professor Dr. Md. Akhtarul Islam (Co-Vice President, BLS), Rotarian Dr. Md. Hemayetul Islam Arif (General Secretary, BLS), Mr. Md. Ifthekharul Haque (Proprietor, Interlink), and Mr. Manowarul Islam (Managing Partner, Recyclejer), who introduced the data-driven tools to be used in the project.
Over 50 participants attended the session, including postgraduate and undergraduate students from Rajshahi University’s Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, as well as Livestock Service Providers (LSPs) and BLS members from eight districts: Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Bogura, Jaipurhat, Naogaon, Chapainawabganj, and Natore.
Following the workshop, the next phase of the project will involve field-level deployment of the proprietary "Cow-Tools" methodology to capture real-time methane emission data from livestock. According to Mr. Manowarul Islam of Recyclejer, “Kobo Toolbox enables precise, real-time emission data. This accuracy is paramount for credible carbon credits accepted globally.”
The data gathered will be used to quantify emissions, validate reductions, and generate internationally recognized carbon credits. These credits can then be monetized, providing direct revenue to participating farmers while contributing to national climate resilience efforts.
This forward-looking initiative signals a promising intersection of technology, sustainability, and rural development, positioning Rajshahi Division as a potential model for low-emission, climate-smart livestock farming in Bangladesh.
