'Beale Carbon Project (Revoked)

Beale Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located approximately 25km southeast of Armidale in the Northern Tablelands region of NSW. It was registered in November 2021 and covers an area of 229.52 ha.

Soil carbon sequestration projects under the 2018 Measurement of Soil Carbon Sequestration methodology involve storing carbon in agricultural soils by adopting new, eligible land management practices. Standard requirements dictate that baseline soil sampling must be conducted, followed by subsequent physical measurements over time to verify a tangible increase in soil organic carbon. In this case, the project aimed to increase soil carbon by specifically altering the stocking rate, duration, or intensity of livestock grazing.

The Armidale and wider Northern Tablelands area is traditionally known for its extensive pastoral operations, primarily beef cattle and fine-wool sheep grazing. The region is generally classified as experiencing moderate to high rainfall, and its landscapes feature soils that are typically a mix of basalt, granite, and clay, making it highly suitable for pasture-based agriculture.

Interestingly, this project was officially revoked on July 1, 2026, under Section 30 of the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) Rule. Section 30 provisions allow for the voluntary revocation of a project at the request of its proponent, which in this case was Agriprove Solutions Co No.1 Pty Ltd. Voluntary withdrawals of this nature commonly occur when landholders reassess the operational feasibility of the project, decide to withdraw from the carbon scheme entirely, or when the underlying agricultural property is sold.