Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- The government is formulating an agricultural carbon credit framework to lower carbon emissions in farming and gain financial benefits through carbon trading, officials say.

Advertisement The Ministry of Agriculture has prepared a draft framework, which is almost at the final stage and waiting for opinions from the environment ministry before getting approval, they add.

Officials say agriculture is the backbone of global food security, but at the same time, it is also one of the largest consumers of freshwater resources.

The rice cultivation method contributes significantly to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly methane.

There is an urgent need for sustainable agricultural practices that can reduce wat...