Tate Carbon Project 1

Tate Carbon Project 1 is a soil carbon sequestration project located in the Shire of Cunderdin, Western Australia, approximately 20 kilometers northeast of the town of Meckering. Registered on December 6, 2023, the project encompasses 211.72 hectares of agricultural land. The region is part of the Western Australian Wheatbelt, an area heavily utilized for broadacre cropping (wheat, canola, barley) and livestock grazing, characterized by its vast, rolling landscapes.

The local environment experiences a Mediterranean climate, featuring hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters, with an average annual rainfall of approximately 350mm to 400mm. The soils in this vicinity are typically ancient and weathered, often consisting of sandy loams or duplex soils, where sandy topsoil sits above a clay subsoil. These soil types are common in the central Wheatbelt and present specific management opportunities for improving water holding capacity and organic matter.

Operating under the 2021 Soil Carbon methodology, the project aims to generate Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) by increasing soil organic carbon stocks. The primary activity involves altering the stocking rate, duration, or intensity of grazing. By optimizing grazing pressure and allowing for rest periods, the project seeks to improve vegetation cover and soil health, thereby sequestering atmospheric carbon into the soil profile. The project is managed by Agriprove, a leading developer in the sector, and appears to be part of a broader engagement by the landholder, evidenced by the subsequent registration of "Tate Carbon Project 2" in the same local government area.