Podcasts and webinars are powerful tools for sharing practical knowledge, expert insights, and real-world experiences in energy-smart agriculture. This section brings together a curated collection of audio and video content designed to help producers, advisors, and stakeholders stay informed about the latest developments in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable farming practices. Whether you’re tuning in from the tractor or catching up in the office, these resources offer flexible, accessible learning opportunities that support innovation and resilience on-farm.
From bioenergy and battery storage to agrivoltaics and irrigation upgrades, each episode dives into topics that matter to modern agriculture. Hear directly from farmers, researchers, and industry leaders as they unpack technologies, share lessons learned, and explore the future of energy use in farming. They form a dynamic library of knowledge to support your energy-smart journey.
Irrigation energy savings for horticulture – Webinar recording
A lifetime of pumping costs can far out-weigh the capital costs of an irrigation system, so designing, managing and maintaining an efficient irrigation system is vital to minimising costs. Agriculture ...
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 ...
Landowners and renewable energy developments: what you need to know – webinar recording
Do you want to know more about the renewable energy transition and the processes involved with renewable energy developments? At times, landowners in suitable areas are contacted by developers exploring ...
Insights from the Agriculture Energy Investment Plan – Webinar recording
The Agriculture Energy Investment Plan has supported agricultural businesses to reduce energy costs, improve energy efficiency and explore alternative energy options through energy assessments, grants, demonstrations, research and extension. Agriculture ...
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 ...
Investing in Sustainable Energy – Larkman Nurseries – Webinar recording
Agriculture Victoria hosted a webinar on investing in sustainable energy with Larkman Nurseries. In this webinar Kelly Wickham, Agriculture Victoria, provides an overview of horticulture energy use and greenhouse gas ...
Energy Analysis – Webinar recording
Agriculture Victoria hosted a webinar to explore energy measurement, what to monitor and control options to assist you in gaining control of your on-farm energy usage. During the webinar Nigel ...
Podcast: Alternative energy with Craig Henderson
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 ...
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 ...
Podcast: Economics of implementing energy technology with Tony McCarthy and Julie Harman
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 ...
PODCAST: Energy and AgTech on-farm with Sandra Jefford
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 ...
