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An Energy Smart Farming Community of Practice that provides a catalyst for practice change, increased adoption and understanding of efficient and renewable energy technologies that improve farm productivity and resilience.

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

Man standing in front of a battery with a clipboard

Published - 12 October 2021
By Anthea Derrington, Policy Manager, DJPR

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 …
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energy audits, finance, funding, Grants, opportunities

Bioenergy/ Biofuels, Energy Efficiency, Energy Options, Grants, New Technologies, Opportunities, Other Renewables, Solar, Wind

Image of a dam in Gippsland with water flowing over the spillway

Published - 12 October 2021
By Liz Hamilton

Have your say: Discussion of the Draft Central and Gippsland Region Sustainable Water Strategy

The discussion draft of the Central and Gippsland Region Sustainable Water Strategy has been released today for two months public consultation. The media release can …
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AEIP, dairy, farm energy, Gippsland dairy, horticulture, irrigation, Renewable Energy, water strategy

Crops, Events, Horticulture

Published - 12 October 2021
By Nick Tsaktsiras (Agriculture Victoria)

Extension of the Agriculture Energy Investment Plan

Victorian Government extends successful Grants and Assessments Program under the Agriculture Energy Investment Plan
The Victorian Government’s Agriculture Energy Investment Plan (AEIP) was extended late …
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AEIP, energy audits, farm energy grants, Grants, Victorian resources

Bioenergy/ Biofuels, Crops, Energy Efficiency, Energy Options, Grants, Horticulture, Livestock, New Technologies, Opportunities, Other Renewables, Solar, Wind

Michael Gaffy checkiing the power input of his solar array

Published - 8 September 2021
By Adriana Robaina, Agriculture Victoria

Irrigation powered by solar pays off

A combination of tariff management and a new solar energy system has seen Michael and Kay Gaffy’s farm energy bills reduce by over 70% during …
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AEIP, diesel alternatives, energy audits, energy efficiency, farm energy, farm energy grants, Grants, irrigation, Renewable Energy, renewables, solar, solar powered irrigation, solar pumps, Victoria

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

Covered effluent dam play button

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

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. …
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anaerobic digestion, bioenergy, Renewable, Statewide, Victoria, webinar

Bioenergy/ Biofuels, Case Studies, Crops, Energy Options, Events, Horticulture, Livestock, Opportunities

Two men dressed in Hi Vis working on a solar panel

Published - 1 September 2021
By Kellyanne Harris (Agriculture Victoria)

Renewable Energy Target Auction to Power the State of Victoria

The Victorian Government has launched a Second Victorian Renewable Energy Target Auction (VRET2) for at least 600 megawatts (MW) of new renewable energy capacity in …
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Auction, Renewable Energy, Victoria, VRET2

Crops, Energy Farming, Grants, Horticulture, Livestock, New Technologies, Opportunities, Solar, Wind

Aerial image of a large shed with a large solar array

Published - 1 September 2021
By Joel Vanderuit (Tall Trees Nursery, General Manager) & Kelly Wickham (Agriculture Victoria)

Tall Trees Nursery – Energy Independence

Dealing with an unreliable energy supply
Tall Trees is an established nursery in Balnarring Victoria, wholesaling native trees and plants for new suburban developments to roadside …
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diesel alternatives, electric hybrid, farm energy, horticulture, Nursery, Renewable Energy, renewables, solar, Victoria

Case Studies, Energy Efficiency, Horticulture, Solar

Image of a tractor harvesting a crop

Published - 25 August 2021
By John O'Connor (NSW Department of Primary Industries)

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 …
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biofuels, diesel, diesel alternatives, electric hybrid, farm energy, Renewable Energy, webinar, webinars

Bioenergy/ Biofuels, Case Studies, Crops, Energy Efficiency, Energy Options, Events, Horticulture, New Technologies, Opportunities, Other Renewables, Solar

Image of farmer smiling in front of a wind turbine

Published - 18 August 2021
By Dept. Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP)

Updated Community Engagement and Benefit Sharing in Renewable Energy Development in Victoria guide

The Victorian Dept of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s (DELWP) guide outlines practical advice on best practice community engagement and benefit sharing relating to large-scale …
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community engagement energy, energy farm benefit sharing, energy farming, Renewable Energy, renewables, solar, wind farms

Case Studies, Crops, Energy Farming, Energy Options, Horticulture, Livestock, New Technologies, Opportunities, Other Helpful Resources, Solar, Wind

Elevated Solar panels with sheep grazing below

Published - 5 August 2021
By Clean Energy Council

Australian Guide to Agrisolar for Large-scale Solar

The ‘Australian Guide to Agrisolar for Large-scale Solar’ was developed to assist proponents of utility-scale solar, and the landholders and farmers who work with them, …
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agrisolar, Agrivoltaics, grazing under solar, horticulture under solar, solar, solar farms, solar in orchards

Case Studies, Crops, Energy Farming, Energy Options, Horticulture, Livestock, Opportunities, Other Helpful Resources, Solar

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