Soil Carbon
A soil carbon project focuses on increasing the amount of carbon stored in agricultural soils, helping to reduce levels of carbon dioxide, an important greenhouse gas, in the atmosphere. These emissions are measured and accounted for as carbon dioxide equivalents (tCO₂-e). Landholders can improve their soil carbon stocks by adopting eligible new management practices that enhance soil health and vegetation cover.
Examples of eligible activities include modifying grazing practices (such as adjusting stocking rates, timing, or intensity), improving fertiliser application methods, re-establishing perennial pastures, retaining crop stubble, or shifting from intensive tillage to reduced or no-tillage practices.
Tucker Environmental has delivered soil carbon projects under the Estimation of Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration Methodology Determination 2021 through the application of the Measurement Only approach. The Measurement Only approach involves calculating soil carbon stock changes by averaging results from soil core samples collected across the project area. This allows landholders to quantify carbon sequestration and participate in the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) scheme.
Recent Project
Tucker Environmental recently completed a 199-hectare soil carbon project in Yannergee, NSW. The goal of the project was to increase soil organic carbon and improve overall soil health by transitioning the land from mixed farming to a grazing enterprise based on perennial pastures with legumes. This shift supports greater biomass production and ensures stable ground cover throughout the year. Tucker Environmental assisted the landholder in developing the property into a sustainable grazing operation, focusing on soil health, enhanced productivity, and reduced input costs.