The Agrofarm protocol: scientific rigour from the ground up
At agrofarm.rs, our journey to turn a mountain of rock into a verified carbon-capture solution is guided by a strict, four-step scientific "recipe." This page details our meticulous "Agrofarm Protocol," designed to ensure our data is as solid as the stone we study, providing unwavering institutional certainty for our partners and the planet.
Our scientific recipe: the Agrofarm protocol
Just like a chef needs fresh ingredients, we need pure data. We don't just pick up random rocks; we employ "Gold Standard" Grid Sampling. This involves marking precise GPS coordinates across the Zlatibor site and taking samples at different depths. Our goal is to ensure our samples accurately represent the entire mountain, not just isolated spots.
Once collected, we send our samples to ISO-accredited laboratories for "Microscopic Fingerprinting." Using advanced technology like XRD (X-Ray Diffraction), we identify the exact minerals present. We must know precisely what minerals are inside because if the rock lacks the right chemistry to react with CO2, it simply doesn't make the cut.
Ensuring safety and calculating carbon permanence
Our "Stress Test" is paramount. We simulate rain and weathering conditions in the lab to determine if the rock releases any harmful substances, such as Nickel or Chromium, while it's capturing CO2. This is our "Safety First" check; if it's not 100% safe for local water and soil, we do not proceed.
Finally, we conduct "The Carbon Math" to calculate the "Sequestration Potential." We translate our lab results into a transparent "Carbon Receipt," detailing exactly how many kilograms of CO2 each tonne of Zlatibor rock can permanently store. This provides a transparent, audit-ready report that fund managers can trust, guaranteeing verifiable impact.
Institutional certainty: why our methods matter
In the world of climate-tech, "good intentions" are not enough. Our rigorous methods are specifically designed to provide Institutional Certainty. We eliminate "Greenwashing" by replacing estimates with hard facts, using ISO-accredited lab validation and XRD mineral fingerprinting to prove precisely how much CO2 is removed.
Unlike planting trees, which can burn or decay, our mineralisation method proves Permanence. Our chemical analysis confirms carbon is locked away for thousands of years, adhering to international MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification) standards. Our "Safety Anchor" focuses on heavy metal leaching, ensuring carbon removal never compromises local biodiversity or water safety. This comprehensive approach, combined with our unique "Boots on the Ground" methodology, allows us to build scalable, certified scientific blueprints for gigaton-level impact across Southeast Europe.
"Our rigorous approach is the bedrock of reliability, eliminating greenwashing with hard facts and proving permanence for thousands of years. It's the institutional certainty needed for real climate impact."
International climate fund partner
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