Incentivize farmers to adopt precision technology

The manufacturing and use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides accounts for 2.1% of greenhouse gases released globally – more than Japan’s total emissions. Policymakers can help mitigate these effects by incentivizing farmers to adopt precision technology, such as the use of data and analytical tools to increase crop yields and efficiency. Options include funding to support the development and deployment of new precision technologies, carbon pricing on agrichemical manufacturers, and regulations on farmers' use of inputs. In addition, governments can reform agriculture subsidies that encourage uncontrolled use of inputs (see Pillar 3: Agriculture). It will also be important for policymakers to incentivize low-carbon hydrogen to tackle fertilizer manufacturing emissions and the use of enhanced-efficiency products, which control fertilizer release, and biostimulants (See Pillar 2: Crosscutting).