Niigata City sold a total of 424 tonnes of the Niigata City Green Paddy Credits created through the extension of midseason drainage in rice cultivation during fiscal 2025 to J-Credit and 4 companies. A ceremony was held at City Hall to present certificates recognizing the implementation of the practice by 6 agricultural corporations across 87.5 hectares.
Niigata City held a ceremony at City Hall to present purchase certificates for credits created through its fiscal 2025 initiative to extend midseason drainage in rice cultivation. The event reported that a total of 424 tonnes had been sold to J-Credit and 4 companies.
The initiative covered by the certificates included 6 agricultural corporations in the city implementing extended midseason drainage across 87.5 hectares of rice paddies.
The credits are based on the J-Credit Scheme, which aims to support carbon offsets. The parties involved were reported to be seeking to promote the creation and supply of similar credits going forward.