Author(s)

Wang Xinmeng ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Shijiazhuang Tiedao University, No.17 North Second Ring East Road, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China

Corresponding Author

Wang Xinmeng

ABSTRACT

The green and low-carbon transition in agriculture is an essential prerequisite for building a robust agricultural powerhouse. Utilizing panel data from 31 provinces across China from 2011 to 2023, this study empirically examines the impact of digital inclusive finance (DIF) on agricultural carbon emissions and delves into its underlying mechanisms and influence characteristics. The results demonstrate that DIF significantly reduces agricultural carbon emissions, a finding that holds true after undergoing various robustness tests. The influence of DIF on agricultural carbon emissions displays pronounced heterogeneity, with varying effects observed across different regions and dimensions of DIF on total agricultural carbon emissions. DIF indirectly contributes to agricultural carbon emission reduction by facilitating agricultural land transfer and fostering green technological innovation. Furthermore, the suppressive effect of DIF on agricultural carbon emissions exhibits a dual-threshold characteristic contingent upon rural human capital. As rural human capital levels rise, its efficacy in reducing agricultural carbon emissions continues to intensify. This study underscores that DIF constitutes a pivotal force in driving agricultural carbon emission reduction. Based on the research findings, recommendations are put forth concerning optimizing the provision of DIF, implementing differentiated regional financial support, nurturing rural human capital, and enhancing the supporting infrastructure, thereby providing valuable references for advancing the green and low-carbon transformation of agriculture and constructing a formidable agricultural nation.

KEYWORDS

Digital Inclusive Finance, Agricultural Carbon Emissions, Green Innovation, Rural Human Capital, Threshold Effect

CITE THIS PAPER

Wang Xinmeng. The Inherent Mechanism and Promotion Path of Digital Inclusive Finance Driving Agricultural Carbon Emission Reduction. Agricultural & Forestry Economics and Management (2026). Vol. 9, No. 1, 7-19. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/agrfem.2026.090102.

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