Adermann Carbon Project 1

Adermann Carbon Project 1 is a soil carbon sequestration project located in the agricultural Tatiara District of South Australia, approximately 5km northwest of the regional centre of Bordertown. Registered in January 2024, the project covers 180 hectares of land traditionally used for mixed farming operations, which in this region typically includes broadacre cropping and livestock grazing.

The project operates under the 2021 Soil Carbon Methodology, which allows landholders to earn Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) by sequestering carbon in agricultural soils. This specific project involves implementing new land management activities designed to increase soil organic carbon levels. According to public registry data, these activities include the targeted application of synthetic or non-synthetic fertilisers to address material soil deficiencies and the retention of crop stubble after harvest. Stubble retention is a critical practice in this region, helping to maintain ground cover, reduce erosion, and return organic matter to the soil profile.

The Tatiara region, often referred to as "Good Country," is characterised by a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The area typically receives between 400mm and 600mm of annual rainfall, making it a reliable district for grain production (wheat, barley, canola). The soils in the Bordertown area are generally described as fertile sandy loams over clay or clay-loams, though they can be susceptible to wind erosion if not properly covered.

This project is facilitated by Agriprove Solutions, a prominent developer in the Australian soil carbon sector. It appears to be part of a larger aggregation of projects involving the same landholders, as evidenced by the registration of "Adermann Carbon Project 2" and "Adermann Carbon Project 4" in the same local government area.