The Tim Robinson Family Trust Soil Carbon Project

The Tim Robinson Family Trust Soil Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration project located in the Southern Downs region of Queensland, approximately 35km south of Warwick and 25km northeast of Stanthorpe. Situated near the locality of Cullendore close to the New South Wales border, the project covers 1,090.57 hectares of grazing land. It was registered with the Clean Energy Regulator on September 22, 2025.

The project operates under the 2021 Soil Carbon (Measurement and Models) methodology, which rewards landholders for increasing Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) levels through changes in land management. In this specific instance, the project activity involves applying synthetic or non-synthetic fertilisers to address material nutrient deficiencies in the soil. By correcting these deficits, likely Phosphorus, Sulfur, or Nitrogen, the proponent aims to boost pasture biomass and root growth, thereby drawing more carbon into the soil profile.

The Southern Downs and Granite Belt region is characterized by a temperate highland climate with warm summers and cold, frosty winters. Rainfall in the Cullendore area typically averages between 650mm and 750mm annually. The landscape falls within the "Traprock" and "Granite Belt" soil zones, where soils are often sandy or stony loams derived from sedimentary or granitic rock. These soil types are naturally low in fertility and respond well to nutrient management, making them suitable candidates for this specific carbon farming activity.

This project is facilitated by Precision Pastures Pty Ltd, an Armidale-based carbon developer and soil testing specialist. Precision Pastures is known for utilizing "Soil Carbon Starter Reports" to assess project feasibility and often works with graziers in the New England and Southern Downs regions to co-optimize pasture productivity and carbon sequestration.