Farnsfield
Project Description
Project Farnsfield, located in the Bundaberg region, is a three-year R&D initiative within macadamias, focused on maximising carbon sequestration and building fertile topsoil. By integrating enhanced weathering with precision farming, it aims to set a blueprint for low-emission agriculture that strengthens soil health, meets reef catchment regulations, and secures market access for multi-generational producers.
food system
Horticulture (Macadamias) / Sugarcane
location
Bundaberg, QLD, Australia
mobilisation year
2022
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Introduction
Project Farnsfield sits at the gateway to the Bundaberg region, where rich red volcanic soils and green fields of sugarcane give way to vast macadamia and avocado orchards. This is a landscape shaped by generations of one of the region's largest farming families—global leaders in both sugarcane and horticulture—who understand the balance between productivity, innovation and stewardship.
At the heart of this region, Project Farnsfield is home to a three-year R&D site within macadamias, focused on maximising carbon sequestration and building fertile topsoil. By integrating enhanced weathering with innovative farming practices, the project aims to set a blueprint for agriculture in the region—one that strengthens soil health, improves resilience, and positions the farm for a future shaped by reef catchment regulations and evolving export market demands.
Beyond the farm gate, the project is designed to show that low-emission farming delivers a competitive advantage. By connecting proven agronomic practices with measurable carbon removal, Project Farnsfield offers a scalable model for one of Australia’s most productive agricultural regions.