Become a soil carbon farmer

Start your soil carbon farming journey with Carbon Sync, and throughout every step of your project, we will ensure you have the support and technology you need to succeed. Carbon Sync takes the risk out of soil carbon farming so that you can focus on profitability. 

We understand that every Western Australian farm is different, and transitioning knowledge into soil carbon farming action on the ground is unique for every farm and farmer. As your partner and co-investor, we’re not here to tell you how to run your business. Rather, we’re here to give you the tools you need to adopt regenerative management principles on your farm most effectively.

Our partnership approach will also connect you to a community of local Western Australian farmers participating in soil carbon sequestration projects, offering a long-term and supportive learning environment.

Soil carbon farming benefits

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    Soil Health

    Improve your soil health and the quality of your produce.

  • Farm Income Diversification

    Income Diversification

    Broaden your farm’s income streams by potentially accessing carbon credit and other income.

  • Sustainability & Resilience

    Sustainability & Resilience

    Soil carbon farming is an investment in your future legacy and that of our planet.

  • Peer Support

    Community Building

    Become part of a trusted network of farmers who are changing their land management practises; to test ideas, share information and enjoy regular online and face-to-face engagement

Get Started

The Process

  • To be eligible for the program, you must:

    • Have a cleared or cropped farming area of at least 250 hectares; 

    • Be in the South-West Land Division of Western Australia; and

    • Adopt one new management practice for the project's life to store carbon in your soil.

    Visit out Farmers Ask Questions page to find out more about eligible land and management practices.

    To get started, we’ll need information about your recent land use activities, such as cropping activities, livestock production and average herd numbers. You can also get a baseline farm emissions report using our free tool.

  • Once you’ve met the eligibility criteria, we register your project with the Australian Clean Energy Regulator (CER).

  • Baseline soil testing will be carried out by our experienced team using advanced soil sampling equipment and technology.

  • Carbon Sync’s team will work with you through the life of your carbon farming project. We will assist you to identify the regenerative management practices best suited to enhance the health of your farm ecosystem.

  • Carbon Sync will provide on-farm and virtual education and support (including peer support) throughout the 25-year project.

  • Re-sampling and soil testing of the project area are performed between 18 months and five years after baseline sampling.

  • When your soil organic carbon has increased, we will apply for issue of carbon credits (ACCUs) for you from the CER.