AgriMRV: An Automated Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) Platform for Agroforestry and Rice-Based Carbon Credit Estimation in Smallholder Farms

Carbon markets offer a promising mechanism to incentivize sustainable agricultural practices in India, particularly in rice cultivation and agroforestry. However, the lack of affordable, scalable, and standardized Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems remains a critical barrier to smallholder farmer participation. This paper presents AgriMRV, a web-based MRV platform designed to automate the carbon credit lifecycle for agroforestry and rice-based carbon projects in India. The system captures farmer-level data through a mobile-friendly interface, computes carbon sequestration and emission reductions using IPCC 2006 Tier 1 methodology, and generates verification reports compatible with international carbon registry standards. Built using Python Flask, SQLite3, and vanilla JavaScript, the platform integrates an interactive geospatial dashboard (Leaflet.js), real-time data visualization (Chart.js), and automated PDF report generation (ReportLab). The system also supports Docker-based containerized deployment for scalable field use. AgriMRV demonstrates a cost-effective, farmer-friendly, and registry-ready MRV prototype capable of bridging the gap between India's smallholder farming community and global carbon markets.