Outcross Soil Carbon Project

Outcross Soil Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located in the New England Tablelands region of New South Wales, with project areas situated generally south and east of the regional city of Armidale. Registered in March 2025, the project covers approximately 1,458 hectares. The proponent, OutCross Pty Ltd, is a prominent Australian agricultural technology and services company known for its livestock saleyard solutions and 'Stockbook' management software.

The project operates under the 2021 Soil Carbon methodology, which credits increases in soil organic carbon stocks resulting from new management activities. For this specific project, the primary activity involves applying synthetic or non-synthetic fertilizers to address material soil deficiencies, a strategy designed to boost pasture growth and subsequently increase carbon inputs to the soil. As a participant, Precision Pastures Pty Ltd, an Armidale-based agronomy and carbon consulting firm, likely provides the technical soil testing and project management expertise required to measure and model these carbon stocks over time.

The New England Tablelands region is characterized by a cool temperate climate with summer-dominant rainfall, typically considered a high-rainfall zone suitable for intensive grazing. The area features a mix of soil types, including fertile basalt and trap soils, though they can be subject to nutrient constraints which this project aims to rectify. The involvement of OutCross as a proponent highlights a trend of agricultural service providers engaging directly in carbon farming assets to demonstrate sustainability or generate diverse revenue streams.