Carbon farming techniques were tested over two consecutive summer growing seasons by project partners across nine Central European countries. In total, 36 field trials covering seven different carbon farming techniques were carried out, generating valuable practical experience under diverse climatic and farming conditions. The testing activities were complemented by transnational peer learning, stakeholder feedback, SWOT analyses, and an assessment of the environmental, economic, and practical implications of each technique. Based on the results, the tested techniques were evaluated and ranked according to their carbon sequestration potential, feasibility, and acceptance. The main output of this activity is the Transnational Test Report, available below, which summarizes the trial results, lessons learned, and recommendations for the wider adoption of carbon farming practices.

Based on the testing and evaluation of carbon farming techniques, the most promising approaches were compiled into the “CE Guide for Carbon Farming Techniques”. The guide provides practical, step-by-step instructions for the implementation of carbon farming practices under Central European conditions and is intended for use by farmers and agricultural advisors. The guide includes detailed descriptions of selected carbon farming techniques, implementation recommendations, expected benefits, and practical guidance for adoption. To support knowledge transfer and capacity building, accompanying presentation materials were also developed for agricultural advisors and extension services.

Carbon farming business models were tested across five different stakeholder groups and evaluated through a transnational peer review process involving experts from participating countries. The testing generated valuable insights into the environmental, social, and economic aspects of carbon farming business models and their applicability in different regional contexts. The findings served as the basis for the development of the Carbon Farming Business Model Procedures, providing recommendations and transnational guidelines for the design and implementation of sustainable carbon farming business models.

The Carbon Farming Business Model Procedures were developed as a practical framework to support farmers, agricultural advisors, and other stakeholders in the design and implementation of carbon farming business models. Structured as a clear step-by-step guide, the procedures incorporate a sustainability verification model, a simplified assessment of carbon sequestration potential, and a socio-economic impact framework. Building on the results of transnational testing and peer review activities, the procedures provide recommendations for developing viable and sustainable carbon farming business models. The output was designed to support national upscaling and transnational transferability, facilitating the wider adoption of carbon farming practices across Central Europe and beyond.

The Carbon Farming Strategy and Action Plan were developed to support the long-term uptake of carbon farming practices across Central Europe. The Strategy defines a shared vision for the development and promotion of carbon farming, while the Action Plan provides practical guidance for agricultural advisors and other stakeholders on the implementation of carbon farming services. The Action Plan includes recommendations on service development, implementation timelines, financing opportunities, expected benefits, monitoring approaches, sustainability indicators, and carbon sequestration assessment methods. Together, the two documents provide a framework for scaling up project results, supporting policy uptake, and strengthening the role of carbon farming as an important contribution of the agricultural sector to climate change mitigation.

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