Keating Carbon Project

Keating Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located in the Limpinwood Valley near Tyalgum, approximately 25km west of Murwillumbah in northern NSW. It was registered in October 2020 and covers 54.77 hectares.

Soil carbon sequestration projects under the 2018 Measurement of Soil Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Systems methodology involve establishing a baseline of existing soil carbon, implementing eligible new agricultural management practices, and subsequently measuring increases in soil organic carbon to generate Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs).

The Limpinwood and wider Tweed Shire area is generally known for beef cattle grazing, dairy farming, and lifestyle sub-tropical agriculture. The region experiences a sub-tropical, high rainfall climate, often averaging over 1,500mm annually. The soils in this hinterland are typically characterised by fertile alluvial plains near creeks and friable red volcanic soils (ferrosols) derived from the nearby Mount Warning basalt.

This project increases carbon in the soil by rejuvenating pastures through seeding. Managed by Agriprove Solutions Pty Ltd, these activities not only capture carbon but also help combat poor pasture performance in the local red soils, which can sometimes lack organic matter, ultimately enriching the local agricultural system.