Sims Carbon Project

The Sims Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located in the Pine Grove district of northern Victoria, approximately 60km north of the regional city of Bendigo and 40km southwest of Echuca. Registered in June 2025, the project encompasses a significant agricultural area of 3,119 hectares. The region is characterized by flat riverine plains typically utilized for mixed dryland cropping (wheat, canola, barley) and sheep grazing.

The project operates under the 2021 Soil Carbon (Measurement and Models) methodology. This framework allows landholders to earn Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) by sequestering carbon in agricultural soils. The specific project activity involves applying nutrients to the land, likely in the form of synthetic or non-synthetic fertilizers, to address material deficiencies. Given the proponent is Loam Carbon Pty Ltd, this activity is almost certainly paired with their proprietary microbial seed coating technology (CarbonBuilder), which introduces specific fungi to the soil to enhance carbon stability and storage alongside standard nutrient management.

Environmentally, the region falls within a semi-arid to temperate zone with an average annual rainfall of approximately 400mm to 450mm. The soil profile in this part of the Loddon-Campaspe region typically consists of red sodic duplex soils and heavy clays, which can be challenging to manage but offer significant potential for carbon uplift when soil biology is improved. By improving soil organic carbon, the project aims to not only generate revenue through credits but also improve water holding capacity and soil resilience for the farming operation.