Rodgers Carbon Project

The Rodgers Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration initiative located in the Campaspe Shire Council region of northern Victoria. Situated approximately 45 kilometers west of the major regional center of Shepparton and near the smaller township of Rushworth, the project covers a total area of 118.24 hectares. This region, part of the Goulburn Valley, is a significant agricultural hub known for a mix of dryland grazing, cropping, and irrigated dairy farming.

Registered on December 7, 2020, the project operates under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative, Measurement of Soil Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Systems) Methodology Determination 2018. This methodology credits landholders for increasing soil organic carbon levels through improved management practices. The project specifically focuses on altering the stocking rate, duration, or intensity of grazing to encourage vegetation growth and soil health. The proponent, AgriProve Solutions Pty Ltd, helps manage the complex compliance requirements, including baseline soil sampling and subsequent rounds of measurement to verify carbon increases over time.

The environment in this part of Victoria typically features red-brown earth soils, ranging from sandy loams to clay loams, which are well-suited for mixed farming but can be susceptible to compaction if over-grazed. The climate is generally temperate with a semi-arid influence, receiving moderate annual rainfall (approximately 400–500mm), often supplemented by irrigation infrastructure common in the Campaspe district. By optimizing grazing pressure, the project aims to build resilience against these dry conditions while generating Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs).