Projects under this method can earn Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs) by using synthetic fertiliser for irrigated cotton efficiently.

When to use this method

This method may be suitable for you if you want to introduce new ways to manage your irrigated cotton crop.

This method supports changes in nitrogen fertiliser application, such as:

  • the rate
  • timing
  • method
  • type of nitrogen fertiliser.

Under this method, you'll replace standard fertiliser with a nitrogen fertiliser.

You can find out more about this method by referring to our reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fertiliser in irrigated cotton guide.

Eligibility

Your project must run on Australian cotton farms in a region of the irrigated cotton industry to be eligible for this method.

You must provide at least 3 previous years' worth of cotton crop data. This includes:

  • area of cotton and green manure (such as legumes) planted
  • lint yield
  • fertiliser use.

You must also meet general eligibility requirements for the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme.

Relevant legislation

  • Part 3 of the Act
  • Section 6 of the method
  • Section 8 of the method
  • Section 9 of the method

Exclusions

There are exclusions that apply under this method:

  • dryland production of cotton – emissions from fertiliser application in dryland cotton depend on rainfall intensity, duration and the fertiliser rate. Emissions can’t directly relate to the rate of fertiliser used on the crop
  • poultry litter, beef feedlot manure and composted ginning trash as fertiliser. These are waste products that produce the same number of emissions regardless.

Relevant legislation

  • Section 16 of the method
  • Background of the explanatory statement

Method requirements

Documents and resources

Explore all ACCU Scheme guidance using the guidance library.