Lazzarini Carbon Project 3

Lazzarini Carbon Project 3 is a soil carbon sequestration project located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, specifically situated near the rural village of Ariah Park, approximately 35km west of Temora. Registered in September 2021, the project covers a land area of 238.88 hectares. It appears to be part of a larger agricultural engagement, with other projects such as "Lazzarini Carbon Project 1" and "Lazzarini Carbon Project 4" also registered in the Temora Shire Council area, suggesting a multi-stage or whole-of-farm approach to carbon farming by the landholder.

The Ariah Park and Temora region is a well-established mixed farming zone, typically utilized for cereal cropping (canola, wheat) and sheep or cattle grazing. The environment is characterized by a semi-arid to temperate climate with an average annual rainfall of approximately 500mm to 550mm. The soils in this district are generally red chromosols or clay loams, which are productive for agriculture but benefit significantly from improved soil carbon levels to retain moisture during dry spells.

The project operates under the "Estimation of Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration using Measurement and Models" methodology (2021). Originally registered under the 2018 method, it transitioned to the 2021 version in July 2024. This methodology requires the proponent, Agriprove Solutions Pty Ltd, to establish a baseline of soil carbon through physical testing. Subsequently, land management activities, such as altering stocking intensity, applying nutrients, reducing tillage, and retaining crop stubble, are implemented to sequester carbon. Future soil measurements or models will be used to calculate the increase in soil organic carbon, generating Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) for the abatement achieved.