Carrick Carbon Project 5

Carrick Carbon Project 5 is a soil carbon sequestration project located approximately 10km east of Durong and 50km west of Kingaroy in the South Burnett region of Queensland. Registered on July 11, 2025, the project covers a project area of 317.86 hectares. The proponent, Agriprove Solutions Co No.2 Pty Ltd, is a special purpose vehicle managed by Agriprove, a leading Australian soil carbon project developer.

The project operates under the 2021 Soil Carbon methodology (Estimation of Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration using Measurement and Models). This method requires the project proponent to establish a baseline of soil carbon stocks through physical sampling and then implement new management activities designed to increase those stocks. For this specific project, activities include altering the stocking rate, duration, or intensity of grazing, as well as re-establishing or rejuvenating pastures through seeding. The goal is to improve soil health and vegetation cover, thereby sequestering atmospheric carbon into the soil profile.

The Durong region is predominantly used for cattle grazing and mixed farming. The local environment is classified as sub-tropical with a summer-dominant rainfall pattern, averaging approximately 600mm to 700mm annually. While the nearby town of Kingaroy is famous for its deep red volcanic soils (Ferrosols), the landscape further west near Durong typically transitions to sandy loams, texture-contrast soils (Chromosols/Sodosols), or clays (Vertosols) in lower-lying areas. These soil types generally respond well to improved grazing management for carbon sequestration, provided rainfall is sufficient.

It is worth noting that the name "Carrick" appears elsewhere in Agriprove's portfolio, specifically regarding a demonstration site in Carrick, Tasmania. However, the coordinates and registration details for Carrick Carbon Project 5 confirm it is a distinct project situated in Queensland. The project is part of a broader trend of grazing properties in the South Burnett adopting carbon farming to diversify income streams and improve drought resilience.