Lazzarini Carbon Project 3

Lazzarini Carbon Project 3 is a soil carbon project located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, approximately 35km west of Temora. It was registered in September 2021 and covers 238.88 ha.

Soil carbon projects involve changing agricultural land management practices to increase the amount of carbon stored in the soil. Under the Estimation of Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration using Measurement and Models 2021 methodology, carbon storage is tracked through a combination of direct baseline soil sampling and subsequent measurement or computer modelling.

The Riverina area is a highly productive agricultural region known for mixed livestock grazing and winter cropping. The region is considered a semi-arid to temperate climate, typically receiving around 480-500mm of annual rainfall. Soils in this district are generally red-brown earths and clay loams.

This project increases carbon in the soil by altering the stocking rate, duration, and intensity of grazing to promote vegetation cover and overall soil health. The project activities also include converting from intensive tillage to reduced or no-tillage practices, retaining crop stubble after harvest, and applying nutrients to address material soil deficiencies. In July 2024, the project updated its methodology from the 2018 measurement-based determination to the newer 2021 measurement and models determination.