Landholder's role
The seven easy steps that the landholder needs to fulfill in order to receive a carbon credit from the Prime Carbon Program are as follows:
Step 1
Sign an agreement with Prime Carbon to undertake the following actions on a specified piece of land.
Step 2
Assess the historical average weight of chemical fertilizer used on an annual basis on the allocated land (for a minimum 2 year period).
Step 3
Reduce the weight of chemical fertilizer used on the allocated land by at least 30%.
Step 4
Use microbially enhanced Bio-Fertiliser(s) from an Approved List in the agreement.
Step 5
Use Soil Conditioners and/or Inoculants from an Approved List in the agreement.
Step 6
Agree not to till the soil more than once annually and then only to a maximum depth of 200 mm.
Step 7
Allow Prime Carbon or a representative from Prime Carbon access to the allocated land during the 2 year term of the agreement for measurement and auditing.
Important
There is no restriction on continuing to farm or use the allocated land during the agreement term.