Rosedale Soil Carbon Project

The Rosedale Soil Carbon Project is a soil carbon sequestration initiative located at the 'Rosedale' property near Yelarbon, approximately 50km east of the regional hub of Goondiwindi in Southern Queensland. Registered in August 2025, the project covers 2,283 hectares of agricultural land. The project is managed by the Rissmann family in conjunction with Atlas Agri Solutions.

The Goondiwindi region is a prominent agricultural area known for a mix of grazing (sheep and cattle) and broadacre cropping (cotton and cereals). The environment is characterized by a semi-arid, sub-tropical climate with summer-dominant rainfall averaging around 620mm per year. The soils in this district are typically fertile cracking clays (vertosols) and alluvial soil types, which are highly responsive to management changes but can be susceptible to erosion if vegetation cover is lost.

The project operates under the 2021 Soil Carbon methodology (Estimation of Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration using Measurement and Models). This method credits landholders for measurable increases in Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) stocks. To achieve this, the project activities involve altering the stocking rate, duration, and intensity of grazing. This is designed to improve ground cover and soil health, thereby drawing more carbon into the soil profile. Verification is conducted through a hybrid approach of physical soil core sampling and computational modelling.

The Rissmann family, who operate the 'Rissmerino' stud on the property, are recognized in the local industry as early adopters of regenerative farming practices. They have been featured in regional agricultural events for their use of multi-species fodder crops and rotational grazing strategies intended to "drought-proof" the landscape and enhance soil biology.