Key Takeaways:
- Regrow Ag and Embrapa announce collaboration to localize the DNDC model for Brazil’s tropical soils
- Initiative aims to enhance MRV (monitoring, reporting, verification) for greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration
- Brazil’s role as a global agricultural leader makes this adaptation vital for climate resilience and food security
- Partnership was revealed at LAC Soil Carbon 2025 in Rio de Janeiro
- Adapted model will support national climate goals and enable farmer participation in carbon markets
Regrow Ag Collaborates with Embrapa to Strengthen Brazil’s Agricultural Climate Resilience
Regrow Ag, provider of the Agriculture Resilience Platform, has announced a partnership with Embrapa, Brazil’s leading agricultural research organization, to customize the DNDC model for use in Brazil’s tropical soil and climate conditions. The collaboration is designed to advance greenhouse gas emissions monitoring and carbon sequestration efforts across Brazil’s expansive agricultural sector.
Brazil is one of the world’s largest agricultural exporters and a top-five producer of over 30 staple commodities. Yet its agriculture system faces significant threats from climate change. Through this initiative, Regrow Ag and Embrapa aim to build a scientific foundation for credible carbon programs that support Brazil’s climate objectives and expand access to global climate finance.
Localizing DNDC for Brazilian Soil Systems
The DNDC (DeNitrification-DeComposition) model is a globally utilized biogeochemical tool that simulates soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics. To make it effective in tropical regions like Brazil, it must be adapted for local soil types, farming practices, and environmental conditions. This partnership brings together researchers from both institutions to achieve that goal.
Pedro Machado, researcher at Embrapa Arroz e Feijão, stated: “Our partnership with Regrow is a contribution to our national adaptation planning. Advanced, fit-for-purpose modeling will better reflect Brazil’s unique climate and soil variability.”
Supporting Scalable, Sustainable Agriculture
Regrow Ag views this collaboration as part of its broader mission to enable cost-effective, science-based regenerative agriculture. By aligning the adapted DNDC model with international carbon market standards, the partnership opens the door for farmers to engage in verified carbon credit programs, potentially creating new revenue streams and encouraging sustainable practices.
“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to strengthening research and sustainable agriculture in Brazil,” said Dr. William Salas, Chief Strategy Officer at Regrow Ag.
Announced at LAC Soil Carbon 2025
The initiative was unveiled during the Latin American and Caribbean Symposium on Soil Carbon Research (LAC Soil Carbon 2025), held at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro. The event highlighted regional efforts to better understand soil carbon dynamics and support sustainable land use strategies.
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