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Pivot irrigation system watering crop

Published - 22 December 2021
By Nick O'Halloran (Agriculture Victoria)

Watt are the savings – Irrigation energy assessments

In this presentation, Nick O’Halloran, an Irrigation Extension Officer with Agriculture Victoria, highlights how energy assessments are an important part of irrigation system checks. He …
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energy assessments, irrigation, Victoria, webinar

Energy Efficiency, Energy Options

Power lines running down the side of a country road at dusk

Published - 6 December 2021
By Sarah Clack (Agriculture Victoria)

Backup power options in agriculture webinar

Power outages can significantly impact farm businesses. Loss of power disrupts critical farm infrastructure such as livestock water systems, electric fences, milk-harvesting equipment, automated feeding …
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batteries, battery storage, dairy, diesel, electric hybrid, farm energy, generators, horticulture, irrigation, Livestock, protected cropping. bioenergy, pumping, Renewable Energy, renewables, solar

Case Studies, Energy Efficiency, Energy Options, Events, Horticulture, Livestock, Solar, Wind

Solar panels over pears trees with an orange wash and play button

Published - 3 December 2021
By Sarah Clack (Agriculture Victoria)

Energy Efficiency in Horticulture – Webinar recording

Do you want to hear about what other horticultural businesses are doing to improve energy efficiency?
Agriculture Victoria hosted a panel discussion with three managers from …
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bioenergy, horticulture, horticulture under solar, Statewide, Victoria, webinar

Energy Efficiency, Energy Options, Other Renewables

Solar Panels and irrigation pump

Published - 26 November 2021
By Lou Zarro

Solar pumping – Possibilities, opportunities and issues

In this presentation, Lou Zarro who has over thirty years of experience in pumping and irrigation walks us through solar pumping. Lou highlights the possibilities …
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irrigation, Livestock, pumping, solar, webinar

Energy Options, New Technologies, Opportunities, Solar

Ellinbank Wind Turbines

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Flow battery storage outdoors on Rosnay Winery Canowindra amongst gum trees and farm shed NSW

Published - 16 November 2021
By John O'Connor (NSW Department of Primary Industries)

Energy storage

Energy storage comes in various shapes, sizes and technologies: from AAA batteries to pumped hydro systems, the range is huge. To get an idea of …
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battery storage, energy efficiency, energy storage, farm energy, flow batteries, Renewable Energy, renewables

Crops, Energy Efficiency, Energy Options, Horticulture, Livestock, New Technologies, Opportunities, Other Renewables, Solar

Vintage red farm tractor used as a generator in front of shed with two farmers

Published - 15 November 2021
By Lynne Holmes (NSW Department of Primary Industries)

Improving energy efficiency to reduce carbon emissions – Webinar recording

With increasing electricity prices and a transition to decarbonise our businesses, innovation will be crucial to the wine industry in overcoming challenges and capitalising on …
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Agrivoltaics, cheese, diesel alternatives, energy efficiency, farm energy, Renewable Energy, renewables, solar, viticulture, webinar, wineries

Case Studies, Crops, Energy Efficiency, Energy Options, Events, Grants, Horticulture, Livestock, New Technologies, Opportunities

Image showing people in a paddock with an irrigator in the background

Published - 10 November 2021
By Sarah Clack, Agriculture Victoria

Irrigation Energy Efficiency Webinar

Learn how to improve the energy efficiency of your pressurised irrigation system in our next energy webinar. Irrigation assessments are one way farmers can use …
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AEIP, dairy, diesel alternatives, energy audits, energy efficiency, farm energy, horticulture, irrigation, pressurised irrigation, Victoria, webinar, webinars

Case Studies, Crops, Energy Efficiency, Energy Options, Events, Horticulture, Livestock, New Technologies, Opportunities

Image of two workers Installing powerlines underground

Published - 10 November 2021
By Written by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

Apply now for funding to underground your private overhead electric line

The Victorian Government has recently expanded the area covered under the $5 million Private Overhead Electric Line (POEL) Scheme. The Scheme has been running since …
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farm energy, farm energy grants, Grants, powerlines, private powerline, underground power, Victoria

Crops, Energy Efficiency, Grants, Horticulture, Livestock, New Technologies, Opportunities

Image of a man at a desk with light globe and graphs overlaid to depict energy savings

Published - 3 November 2021
By Written by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and Agriculture Victoria, with support from David Coote, Analytical Engines

Victorian government advice on reducing energy costs

There are a number of ways that you can improve your farm’s energy efficiency and reduce your energy costs. For example, you can shop around …
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energy efficiency, farm energy, farm energy grants, government grants, Grants, Renewable Energy, renewables, solar, Victoria, webinar

Energy Efficiency, Grants, New Technologies, Opportunities

Farmer holding a computer and silhouetted against a tractor in the background

Published - 29 October 2021
By Written by David Coote, Analytical Engines with support from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and Agriculture Victoria.

A guide to energy bill payment hardship provisions – Victoria

There are a number of ways that you can improve your farm’s energy efficiency and reduce your energy costs. For example, you can shop around …
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energy audits, Energy bill, energy bill hardship, energy efficiency, farm energy, farm energy grants, Grants, Victoria, Victorian resources

Energy Efficiency, Energy Options, Grants, Opportunities, Other Helpful Resources, Solar

Aerial photo of dairy cows next to solar panels

Published - 13 October 2021
By Adriana Robaina and Crystal Rebello, Agriculture Victoria

Farmers share their energy management experience

Agriculture Victoria commissioned BehaviourWorks (Monash University) to explore how Victorian farmers manage energy transition, costs, and risks. The infographic below summarises experiences of 48 farmers, …
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AEIP, diesel alternatives, electric hybrid, energy audits, energy efficiency, farm energy, farm energy grants, horticulture, Renewable Energy, renewables, solar

Energy Efficiency, Energy Options, Livestock, New Technologies, Opportunities, Other Renewables, Solar, Wind

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