Robinson Soil Carbon Project

Robinson Soil Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located approximately 30km south of Coonamble in the Central West region of New South Wales. It was registered in March 2023 and currently covers 341.99 hectares, following an August 2026 variation that removed specific land areas from the project.

Projects under the 2021 Soil Carbon Measurement and Models methodology involve altering land management practices to increase the amount of carbon stored in the soil, which is then measured relative to a historical baseline. For this specific project, the primary activity involves applying synthetic or non-synthetic fertilisers to the land to address a material soil deficiency. By correcting these nutrient gaps, the project aims to boost plant growth and root biomass, drawing atmospheric carbon down into the soil profile.

The Coonamble region is a significant hub for dryland cropping and grazing, typically supporting wheat, chickpeas, and cattle operations. The local environment is characterised by a semi-arid to temperate climate with an average annual rainfall of approximately 500-550mm. Soils in this landscape are predominantly Red Earths (Kandosols) and Red-Brown Earths (Chromosols) which are well-suited to mixed farming, along with cracking clays (Vertosols) present on the alluvial plains.

The project is managed in partnership with Climate Friendly Pty Ltd, a leading Australian carbon service provider. The proponent, Adam Robinson Pty Ltd, demonstrates a strategic, long-term integration of carbon farming within their broader agricultural enterprise, having previously registered the Robinson Sunny Park Coonamble Project in 2020.