Investing in Sustainable Energy for Horticulture

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Agriculture Victoria is recommencing its Energy Smart Farming webinar series and will be exploring energy on-farm matters throughout the 2023-24 year.

Agriculture Victoria invites you to join the Energy Smart Farming Webinar Resilient Horticulture: Investing in Sustainable Energy On-farm about investing in sustainable energy solutions in horticulture, reducing costs and emissions.

Date:  Thursday, 14 September 2023 

Time:    11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Registration: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Where: Online using Microsoft Teams or dial in on the relevant number in your confirmation email upon registration.  

Power outages represent a significant risk, losing power for even a few hours can result in huge loses. Join this webinar to hear about a cost-effective approach to overcoming outages.  By participating in this webinar there will be time for questions and an exchange of ideas

During the webinar Kelly Wickham (Agriculture Victoria) and Clive Larkman (Larkman Nurseries) will discuss:

  • Energy demand in horticulture
  • Energy back-up in case of outages
  • Energy business case, a grower’s experience and insights.

For energy information and to view previous webinars visit: extensionaus.com.au/energysmartfarming

If you have any questions or need more information, please reach out to Kelly Wickham 0456 772 641 or

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Looking forward to your participation.

Kelly Wickham
Horticulture Program Coordinator, Energy | Horticulture Services | Biosecurity and Agriculture Services Branch | Agriculture Victoria

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

475-485 Mickleham Road, Attwood, VIC. 3049
M: 0456 772 641


ke***********@ag*********.au











  

www.agriculture.vic.gov.au

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