Bioenergy, biofuels, and hydrogen represent transformative opportunities for reducing reliance on fossil fuels in agriculture. This section explores how organic materials—such as crop residues, animal waste, and purpose-grown biomass—can be converted into clean energy sources. Technologies like gasification, pyrolysis, and biodiesel production are increasingly viable on-farm, offering both environmental and economic benefits.
Hydrogen, while still emerging, is gaining traction through demonstration projects and mobile applications like hydrogen-powered equipment.
Farmers can explore practical tools, feasibility studies, and financial models that support the integration of these technologies into their operations. The section also highlights webinars and podcasts featuring experts and producers who are leading the way in renewable fuel innovation.
Webinar – Scaling-up domestic fats and oils feedstock production
Can we move away from fossil diesel? Renewable fuels can be a direct substitute for fuels like diesel (and aviation/marine fuels). These fuels drastically reduce the lifecycle carbon footprint of ...
The better fuel future – webinar recording
At the January meeting of the Energy Smart Farming Community of Practice (ESF COP), Cliff from Refuelling Solutions outlined the development and use of “biodiesel” and “renewable diesel” and ...
A summary of the Exploring Beyond Diesel journey
Over the recent years we have been developing an understanding of possible transition paths for diesel reliant industries such as agriculture in the “Exploring Beyond (fossil) Diesel “series. These are ...
Commercial feasibility of gasification and pyrolysis on-farm – Webinar recording
Agricultural and woody biomass residues are generated across rural and regional Victoria which can be converted into renewable power and thermal energy, also producing biochar and wood vinegar. Agriculture Victoria ...
Elevate your farm’s potential as Advanced Thermal Treatment transforms agricultural residues into valuable resources
Agriculture Victoria has produced an Advanced Thermal Treatment for Agricultural Residues (ATTAR) financial assessment tool and Advanced Thermal Treatment of Agricultural Residues report, a comprehensive report that outlines the commercial ...
Podcast: Producing energy from biomass with Jock Charles and Andrew Lang
Do you enjoy listening to podcasts? Then we have some good news for you, season five of “AgVic Talk” is now live and includes episodes on energy! This season of ...
Can diesel fuel farming forever?
The May-June edition of NSW Farmers ‘The Farmer’ magazine looks at workable alternatives to diesel for on-farm use in the face of soaring prices, supply chain interruptions and pressure to ...
Diesel’s Green Future
Looking ahead… NSW DPI have been looking at renewable diesel and how that may fit into the transition to lower carbon and increased fuel security. “Renewable diesel” is not “biodiesel ...
Real world applications of hydrogen technologies
Dr Neil Thompson, Adjunct Associate Professor with the Centre for Clean Energy Technologies at the Queensland University of Technology, has created a series of three short videos for the NSW ...
The Agriculture Energy Investment Plan Extension
The Victorian Government’s Agriculture Energy Investment Plan (AEIP) was extended late last year to help more Victorian farmers improve their energy efficiency and overall productivity. Applications for free on-farm energy ...
Bioenergy – Webinar recording
Do you want to know more about renewable energy options? Interested in understanding more about bioenergy? Agriculture Victoria’s energy webinar series shone the spotlight on bioenergy. Bioenergy is generated ...
Exploring Beyond Diesel No. 4 – Webinar Recording
Agricultural production relies on a variety of energy sources including diesel, electricity and gas, with the dominant energy source being diesel. Diesel usage generates many millions of tonnes of ...
