Galteemore Carbon Project

Galteemore Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located in the Central West region of New South Wales, approximately 20km southwest of the town of Trangie and 40km northwest of Narromine. Registered in August 2024, the project covers an area of 845.64 hectares. The surrounding region is part of the NSW wheat-belt, a landscape dominated by mixed farming operations that typically combine dryland cropping (wheat, canola, barley) with livestock grazing.

The project operates under the 2021 Soil Carbon methodology (Estimation of Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration using Measurement and Models). This method requires landholders to implement new management activities that increase the amount of carbon stored in the soil. For this specific project, the registered activity involves applying synthetic or non-synthetic fertilisers to address material nutrient deficiencies in the soil. By correcting these deficiencies, the project aims to boost plant growth and root biomass, which in turn draws more carbon from the atmosphere and stores it in the soil profile.

Environmentally, the Trangie-Narromine district is characterized by a semi-arid to warm temperate climate with an average annual rainfall of approximately 500mm to 550mm. The terrain typically features the region's distinct red earths and red-brown earths, alongside fertile grey clays (vertosols) near watercourses. The project proponent, Loam Carbon Pty Ltd, is a prominent developer in the sector known for its microbial technology. While the registered activity highlights nutrient application, Loam Carbon specializes in using a fungal seed coating (inoculum) to enhance soil carbon stability, suggesting this project may employ a holistic approach combining biological treatments with nutrient management.