Archibald Carbon Project

The Archibald Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located approximately 12km northwest of Molong in the Central West region of New South Wales. Registered in October 2020, the project covers a land area of 162.34 hectares. The site is situated within the Cabonne Shire, a region traditionally characterized by mixed farming operations, including sheep and cattle grazing as well as cereal cropping.

This project operates under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative, Measurement of Soil Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Systems) Methodology Determination 2018. This methodology requires the proponent to empirically measure soil organic carbon levels through baseline sampling and subsequent testing rounds to demonstrate an increase over time. The project activities primarily focus on altering stocking rates and grazing intensity to improve soil health. The proponent, Agriprove Solutions, typically implements these projects by encouraging the establishment of multi-species pastures and holistic grazing management to stimulate root growth and carbon storage.

The environmental conditions in the Molong district differ slightly from the drier plains to the west. The area generally receives a higher average annual rainfall of approximately 700mm, classifying it as a temperate, medium-rainfall zone suitable for pasture improvement. The soils in this locality are typically red earths and loams (Chromosols), which are responsive to regenerative agricultural practices but can be susceptible to acidity and structure decline if over-grazed.