Japanese climate technology firm Creattura Co. Ltd. is exploring a long‑term partnership with the Isabela provincial government to introduce climate‑smart rice farming aimed at reducing water use, lowering emissions, and generating carbon credits.
The company presented its alternate wetting and drying technology to provincial officials on July 15, stating that the system could cut irrigation water use and methane emissions by up to 30% while lowering production costs.
In response, the governor instructed the provincial agriculturist to evaluate the technology by reviewing similar projects in neighboring regions before selecting pilot sites.
If the ten‑year partnership proceeds, about 16,000 farmers in the National Irrigation Administration’s service area could benefit from the new approach.
The project also plans pre‑season farm financing, renewable energy‑powered irrigation, and participation in a joint crediting mechanism that would allow farmers to earn carbon credits from verified greenhouse‑gas reductions.
