Below, we share three short videos featuring our Farm Managers and CEO Ben Sawley, each highlighting a different part of our journey: native forest regeneration, improving infrastructure and implementing new technology. Together, they tell a powerful story of how carbon projects underpin more resilient, productive and biodiverse grazing properties.
Biodiversity returns on previously cleared land
Across our properties, areas that were once cleared are now regenerating a range of native trees and shrubs. In the video below, Pastoral Partners Australia CEO, Ben Sawley and Farm Manager Josh Cameron reflect on the changes they are witnessing on the ground. In conjunction with our carbon project development, grazing continues across the properties offering a balanced approach to pastoral land management, creating more sustainable outcomes for landowners, the environment and local community. Together the carbon and grazing combination also produces far higher financial returns.
This year also marks an important milestone in our commitment to measuring and verifying this biodiversity progress. With support from Bush Heritage Australia, we are working towards obtaining Accounting for Nature certification across all our carbon projects. This process will formalise the biodiversity improvements our team is already seeing on the ground and provide a scientific framework for tracking ecological health into the future.
Major infrastructure upgrades
Meet one of our Farm Managers, Dave McBurnie. In conversation with our CEO Ben, Dave discusses the major infrastructure works his team has managed across our Wongalee property to increase production and also create a more drought resilient operation. These upgrades would not have been possible if it weren’t for the carbon income the projects generate to support the land.
Upgrades include:
- 35 km of new fencing
- New laneway systems
- 35 km of new water pipes
- 30 new water points
Better fencing and laneways support more controlled grazing and the ability to optimise cattle paddock rotations. Expanded water infrastructure enables livestock to graze all areas of a paddock and therefore utilise all the available pasture. These improvements allow for an increased stocking rate and better animal welfare by being able to better manage livestock in dry times. This tangible progress demonstrates the value of pairing carbon projects with agricultural operations.
Technology enabling efficiency
Technology is playing an increasingly important role in how we manage our properties. In this video, Farm Manager Karl Harms demonstrates the installation and operation of Farmbot remote monitoring systems for livestock water being rolled out across our properties.
This technology is transforming the way we manage our water infrastructure. Remote monitoring:
- Reduces time spent on manual checks
- Enables our team to respond quickly to issues
- Improves livestock welfare
By providing real‑time visibility of water levels and system performance, Farmbot technology helps us make faster, more informed decisions. These systems are expensive to install, and it’s another example of how investment generated through our carbon projects is driving improvements in efficiency, productivity and supporting animal welfare.
This is just a snapshot of the work we are doing and the progress we are seeing across our 12 properties. If you’re interested in learning more or discussing how you can support, contact one of our experts today.
