Allandale MMV Soil Carbon Project

Allandale MMV Soil Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located on the "Allandale" property, approximately 45km northwest of Roma in the Maranoa region of Queensland. Registered on November 19, 2024, the project covers 324 hectares of agricultural land primarily used for beef cattle grazing. The project is managed by proponent John Robertson Scott in partnership with Elders Rural Services Australia.

The project operates under the 2021 Soil Carbon (Measurement and Models) methodology, which credits landholders for increasing Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) stocks. Unlike traditional methods that rely solely on physical soil coring, this "MMV" (Measure-Model-Verify) project likely utilizes advanced modelling supported by on-site flux towers, a technology the proponent has publicly advocated for in collaboration with agri-tech company Agrimix. Key activities involved in the project include rejuvenating pastures with legumes, specifically Progardes Desmanthus, and applying synthetic or non-synthetic fertilisers to address soil deficiencies.

The Maranoa region is characterized by a semi-arid to sub-tropical climate with average rainfall around 600mm, supporting extensive grazing and mixed farming. The soils in this specific area are typically fertile clay and loam types, well-suited to the improved pasture species (such as Buffel and Rhodes grass) utilized by the proponent. John Scott is a notable figure in the carbon farming space, frequently citing the benefits of integrating legumes to improve herd fertility and soil nitrogen while sequestering carbon.