Myanbah Project

The Myanbah Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located on the "Myanbah" property, approximately 40 kilometers west of Armidale and 30 kilometers north of Uralla in the New England region of New South Wales. Registered in June 2023, the project covers 1,287 hectares of grazing land. The region is known for its high-quality fine wool and cattle production, characterized by a temperate climate with an annual rainfall between 725mm and 815mm. The landscape sits at an elevation of 740m to 900m and features predominantly granite soils, with some trap rock on higher ground.

The project operates under the 2021 Soil Carbon methodology, which credits increases in soil organic carbon achieved through changes in land management. Specifically, the Myanbah Project aims to sequester carbon by addressing historical soil acidity and nutrient deficiencies. Activities include the application of lime to correct pH levels, the addition of synthetic or non-synthetic fertilizers (such as phosphorus, potassium, and sulphur) to address material deficiencies, and the sowing of perennial pasture mixes including clover and tillage radish. These interventions are designed to boost pasture productivity and root biomass, thereby increasing the soil's carbon stock.

A notable aspect of this project is its strong link to the carbon farming industry's leadership. The property is owned by Hamish and Jess Webb; Hamish Webb is the Executive Director and Interim CEO of Precision Pastures, the carbon service provider for the project. Consequently, Myanbah serves as a prominent demonstration site, having reportedly achieved a 0.24% increase in soil organic carbon during a three-year trial prior to full project registration. The project was also one of the first to utilize a Commonwealth Bank Agri Green Loan to fund the upfront costs of baselining and pasture improvement.