Wade Carbon Project 2

Wade Carbon Project 2 is a soil carbon sequestration project located in the Tatiara District of South Australia, approximately 20km south-east of Bordertown. Registered in April 2024, the project covers 186 hectares of agricultural land in a region historically known as "good country" for its reliable mixed farming, including cropping and grazing.

The project operates under the 2021 Soil Carbon methodology, which credits landholders for measurable increases in soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks. Unlike tree-planting projects, this methodology focuses on changing land management practices to sequester carbon below ground. Specifically, Wade Carbon Project 2 aims to increase soil carbon by applying synthetic or non-synthetic fertilizers to address material nutrient deficiencies. By optimizing soil nutrition, the project seeks to boost plant growth and root biomass, which in turn cycles more organic matter into the soil profile.

The surrounding environment in the Upper South East of South Australia typically experiences a Mediterranean climate with a medium annual rainfall of approximately 450mm to 500mm. The region’s soils are often described as "Tatiara soils," which generally consist of fertile cracking clays or loams over clay, capable of sustaining productive pasture and crop rotations. This project is one of multiple "Wade Carbon" initiatives developed by Agriprove, a major service provider in the soil carbon sector, suggesting a broader strategic adoption of carbon farming across the landholder's properties.