AirSmat, Dantata Foods Partner on Biochar Carbon Removal Project in Kano

AirSmat Limited, a climate technology company focused on carbon removal and regenerative agriculture, has announced a strategic partnership with Dantata Foods and Allied Products Limited.

The partnership is to deploy a Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) project powered by corn cob biochar production in Kano, Nigeria.

A statement explained that the collaboration combines AirSmat’s advanced carbon removal technology, biochar production infrastructure, and CSI-certified Digital Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (dMRV) platform with Dantata Foods’ extensive farmer network and agricultural infrastructure.

The collaboration would convert corn cob agricultural waste into high-quality biochar, improving soil productivity while generating premium, verifiable carbon credits for global carbon markets.

Under the partnership, AirSmat will deploy and operate the biochar production infrastructure, including pyrolyser installation, workforce deployment, and end-to-end operational oversight.

Through its proprietary dMRV system, AirSmat will track biomass collection, biochar production, soil application, and carbon removal outcomes, ensure transparency and enable the issuance of high-integrity carbon credits through global registries.

“Dantata Foods and Allied Products Limited will provide farmer access, feedstock aggregation, and operational facilities, including warehouse infrastructure for establishing the biochar production facility in Kano.

“The company will also support farmer mobilisation, community engagement, and feedstock logistics across participating regions.

“Together, the partnership creates a scalable model that strengthens agricultural productivity while accelerating sustainable carbon removal,” the statement explained.

According to the Chairman, Dantata Foods and Allied Products Limited, Alhaji Tajudeen Aminu Dantata, Dantata Foods was proud to partner with AirSmat on this pioneering initiative.

He noted that by “combining our farmer network and agricultural infrastructure with AirSmat’s climate technology, we are creating a scalable model that improves soil health, supports farmers, and positions Nigeria as a leader in sustainable agriculture and carbon removal.”

For his part, the Founder and CEO of AirSmat, Soji Sanyaolu said, “this partnership with Dantata Foods demonstrates the powerful role agriculture can play in addressing climate change while strengthening farmer livelihoods.

“By combining AirSmat’s carbon removal technology and digital MRV platform with Dantata’s agricultural network, we are turning corn cob waste into climate solutions that regenerate soil, improve farmer productivity, and generate high

integrity carbon credits for global markets.”

It added, “AirSmat also extends its appreciation to the International Trade Centre (ITC) for their continued support in fostering partnerships that enable climate innovation, sustainable agriculture, and inclusive economic growth across emerging markets.”

AirSmat is a climate technology company focused on unlocking the power of agriculture to combat climate change across Africa. The company develops science-based solutions that convert agricultural waste into biochar-based fertiliser, helping regenerate soil, sequester carbon, and improve farmers’ livelihoods.

On the other hand, Dantata Foods and Allied Products Limited is a leading Nigerian agricultural company with a strong network of farmers and agricultural infrastructure supporting food production and agricultural development across the country.