Wise Carbon Project

Wise Carbon Project is a soil carbon project located approximately 8km southwest of Kyabram and 36km west of Shepparton in the Goulburn Valley region of northern Victoria. It was registered in December 2020 and covers 151.81 ha.

Soil carbon projects under the Measurement of Soil Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Systems methodology involve changing agricultural management practices to increase the amount of carbon stored in the soil. For this project, the primary activity is altering the stocking rate, duration, or intensity of grazing to promote soil vegetation cover and boost carbon drawdown. These projects require rigorous baseline soil sampling and ongoing laboratory measurement to verify sequestration over the project's lifetime.

The Kyabram and Shepparton area is a major agricultural hub known for dairy farming, broadacre grazing, and irrigated horticulture. The region experiences a moderate, semi-arid climate with an average annual rainfall of around 450-475 mm. Soils in the project area are typically Shepparton fine sandy loams and red-brown clay loams. While these soils are historically productive and well-suited for grazing, they can be prone to surface compaction and subsoil waterlogging. The managed grazing practices introduced by this project are highly beneficial for mitigating compaction and improving overall soil health.

The project is managed by Agriprove Solutions Pty Ltd, one of Australia's leading soil carbon project developers. Additionally, the Wise Carbon Project is part of an active fixed delivery Carbon Abatement Contract (CAC808228) secured with the Clean Energy Regulator to deliver carbon credits.