Soil Carbon Field Day at “The Ponds”, Upper Bingara, NSW

Atlas Carbon invites you to a Soil Carbon Field Day, hosted at ‘The Ponds’, Upper Bingara NSW by Hugh and Anna McMurtrie. This is your chance to get on the ground, hear from experienced producers, and explore how soil carbon farming can complement a profitable, forward-thinking beef cattle enterprise.

Join us for a deep dive into the practicalities of building soil carbon on a working property where improving soil health, productivity and water retention are key business drivers.

Event Details

• When: Tuesday, 30th September 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Where: ''The Ponds”, hosted by Hugh and Anna McMurtrie, Upper Bingara, NSW. Specific directions will be provided closer to the event.
• What to bring: BYO chair, comfortable shoes and dress for the conditions. This is an outdoor event.
• Catering: Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
• Cost: Free event - registrations are essential and close on Wednesday, 24th September

Meet Your Hosts: Hugh and Anna McMurtrie

Hugh and Anna run McAg, incorporating 4 beef cattle properties spanning over 7,000 hectares in Upper Bingara, NSW. From an Angus breeding herd, they produce Angus x Wagyu cattle for grass finishing and also trade F1 Wagyu into premium markets. Their focus on increasing grass production per hectare has led to the adoption of practices that enhance soil health, including rotational grazing, pasture improvement and strategic forage cropping. McAg’s soil carbon project was registered with the Clean Energy Regulator in 2025.

What You Can Expect on the Day

Practical Insights into Building Soil Carbon

Learn from Atlas Carbon’s soil specialists, Bart Davidson and Rafe Ritchie, as they share advice on building soil carbon in grazing systems. They will cover how carbon is stored in the soil, factors that influence this, and how grazing management drives long-term soil health and productivity.

Live Demonstration: Measuring Soil Carbon

See how soil cores are collected to a depth of 1.2m and hear expert observations about soil health and structure.

Paddock Walk with Hugh McMurtrie

Join Hugh in the paddock as he shares the strategies he uses to grow more grass, improve soil structure, and build resilience across both native and improved pastures. Hear about the factors driving his production system and soil carbon project - from rotation and rest, to infrastructure, pasture selection, and managing water flow.

Tools to Support Better Grazing Decisions

Discover how platforms like MaiaGrazing are helping land managers such as the McMurtries track pasture performance, plan grazing more effectively, and respond to changing seasonal conditions - key steps in building and retaining soil carbon.

Register here by Wednesday, 24th September

Spaces are limited: don't miss this opportunity to learn from the ground up alongside Hugh, Anna and the Atlas Carbon team. Register today!

Registered attendees will receive detailed directions to ''The Ponds” closer to the event date.

This event is support by the NSW Government’s High Impact Partnerships program. The program aims to deliver emissions reduction and promote sustainable land management practices in agriculture to support NSW’s net zero target.

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