NEC Corporation has released a report detailing the decarbonization effects of its smart agriculture solution, CropScope, as part of the Net Carbon Impact project by the European Green Digital Coalition (EGDC). The study focused on the variable-rate fertilization feature of CropScope, which optimizes fertilizer application based on specific field conditions.
The EGDC, supported by the European Council, Parliament, and Commission, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through digital technologies. Its Net Carbon Impact project assesses the emissions reduction potential of these technologies by comparing scenarios with and without their use.
The report confirmed that CropScope's variable-rate fertilization significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture by minimizing excess nitrogen, which can transform into nitrous oxide—a potent greenhouse gas. The study, conducted on farms in Hokkaido, Japan, revealed that the reduction in fertilizer usage notably surpassed emissions from tractor operations during cultivation.
Beyond emissions reduction, the assessment highlighted secondary benefits, including economic savings for farmers, improved water quality, and enhanced soil health. These findings suggest that digital technologies like CropScope can contribute to both agricultural sustainability and climate change mitigation.
NEC plans to use insights from this initiative to further promote decarbonization in agriculture and explore the creation of agriculture-based carbon credits. The company aims to advance both digital and green transformations in society through its technologies.
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