ACCUs, Sequestration, Insetting: A Grazier's Guide to Carbon Terms for Australian Farmers

This article from Farm Online explains key carbon terms for Australian graziers, including Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), carbon sequestration, and insetting. It profiles wool producer Brett Smith, who sees benefits in improving soil quality through better pasture and grazing practices while adding value to his finished product. The piece serves as a practical guide for farmers looking to understand how carbon markets work in agriculture. It covers how sequestration can improve soil health and how insetting allows producers to reduce emissions within their own supply chain. For anyone involved in Australian agriculture or carbon markets, this article provides a clear entry point into the terminology and practical applications of carbon farming. It focuses on real farm-level decisions rather than abstract policy.