EU may well look at Canada's progress on carbon farming

Payments cover the costs of nutrient management plans, equipment modifications for fertiliser application, and soil sampling and analysis.

The Soil Sampling and Analysis Programme is aimed at putting soil carbon, soil health and fertility at the centre of our agricultural model. Picture: iStock

Payments for EU farmers who actively sequester carbon on their lands could be in place next year.

Carbon farming is part of the EU’s Climate Target Plan for 2030. A proposal is expected by the end of 2021, which would be followed by stakeholder consultations.