Barton Carbon Project

Barton Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located near Ebor, approximately 80km east of Armidale in the New England region of New South Wales. It was registered in November 2020 and covers an area of 136.75ha.

Measurement of Soil Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Systems projects involve implementing new agricultural management practices to increase the amount of carbon stored in the soil. To meet the standard methodology requirements, this project builds carbon by altering the stocking rate, duration, or intensity of grazing. By actively managing livestock grazing impact and rotating pastures, these practices encourage deeper root structures and increase plant biomass, which in turn traps carbon underground.

The Ebor region is highly regarded for its agricultural productivity, with the general land use dominated by cattle and sheep grazing. The area is classified as high rainfall, receiving an average of 950mm annually. The local soils are characteristically fertile basalt and clay, largely originating from the ancient lava flows of the nearby extinct Ebor Volcano.

The project is developed by AgriProve Solutions Pty Ltd, which operates as one of Australia's largest soil carbon project developers. Notably, a variation was applied to the project on August 27, 2026, which saw some previously listed areas removed from the project boundaries.