Journal of Energy Bioscience 2025, Vol.16, No.1, 1-12 http://bioscipublisher.com/index.php/jeb 1 Research Insight Open Access Advancing Carbon Sequestration and Emission Reduction in Agriculture: Strategies for Sustainable Rural Revitalization YanYan Pinghu Agricultural Ecological Energy Station, Pinghu, 314200, Zhejiang, China Corresponding email: 1749920615@qq.com Journal of Energy Bioscience, 2025, Vol.16, No.1 doi: 10.5376/jeb.2025.16.0001 Received: 16 Nov., 2024 Accepted: 22 Dec., 2024 Published: 08 Jan., 2025 Copyright © 2025 Yan, This is an open access article published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Preferred citation for this article: Yan Y., 2025, Advancing carbon sequestration and emission reduction in agriculture: strategies for sustainable rural revitalization, Journal of Energy Bioscience, 16(1): 1-12 (doi: 10.5376/jeb.2025.16.0001) Abstract This study explores the multifaceted strategies for enhancing carbon sequestration and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture, emphasizing their critical role in sustainable rural revitalization. By integrating climate-smart agricultural practices such as conservation tillage, cover cropping, and biochar application, as well as agroforestry systems, the research highlights methods to significantly improve soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration. It further examines recommended management practices, including crop rotations and precision farming, which not only mitigate emissions but also enhance soil health. The study underscores the importance of stakeholder collaboration-farmers, policymakers, researchers, and the private sector-in driving these efforts. Advanced technologies like satellite monitoring and AI-based soil analysis are identified as crucial tools for optimizing carbon farming. Policy incentives, financial support, and interdisciplinary collaboration are recommended to foster the widespread adoption of sustainable practices. The findings contribute to the global drive for carbon neutrality, promoting a synergistic balance between environmental sustainability and rural community resilience. Keywords Carbon sequestration; Sustainable agriculture; Climate-smart practices; Rural revitalization; Soil organic carbon 1 Introduction The global push towards carbon neutrality has intensified in recent years, driven by the urgent need to mitigate climate change and its associated impacts. Agriculture, a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, plays a dual role in this context. On one hand, it is responsible for substantial carbon emissions through activities such as deforestation, soil cultivation, and livestock management (Lal, 2004; Sharma et al., 2021). On the other hand, agriculture holds immense potential for carbon sequestration, which involves capturing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) and storing it in soil and biomass (Hutchinson et al., 2007; Bhattacharyya et al., 2021). This dual role positions agriculture as a critical sector in the global strategy to achieve carbon neutrality. Sustainable rural revitalization is essential for achieving long-term environmental and economic goals. Rural areas, often heavily dependent on agriculture, face unique challenges such as soil degradation, loss of biodiversity, and economic instability. Implementing sustainable agricultural practices can address these challenges by enhancing soil health, increasing biodiversity, and providing economic benefits to rural communities (Aertsens et al., 2013; Sharma et al., 2021). Agroforestry, conservation tillage, and other sustainable practices not only improve carbon sequestration but also contribute to the overall resilience and sustainability of rural areas (Hutchinson et al., 2007; Lal, 2020). Thus, sustainable rural revitalization is not only a pathway to environmental sustainability but also a means to improve the livelihoods of rural populations. This study focuses on advancing carbon sequestration and emission reduction strategies in agriculture, emphasizing their vital role in sustainable rural revitalization. It evaluates the effectiveness of practices such as agroforestry, conservation tillage, and cover cropping in enhancing carbon storage and reducing emissions, while also analyzing the socio-economic benefits of these measures for rural communities, including improved soil health, increased crop yields, and enhanced economic stability. Furthermore, the study identifies policy measures and incentives that promote the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices and integrates these strategies into
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