Australian farmers are considering green energy options like wind and solar in response to global market impacts caused by Trump's actions. The Australian Renewables in Agriculture Conference highlighted the benefits of transitioning to renewables, with farmers looking to host wind and solar farms and produce green hydrogen and ammonia locally. Projects like the GEGHA pilot project in the Gwydir Valley are seen as a lifeline for rural communities. Additionally, initiatives like Morona's commercial scale plant to produce NH3 aim to reduce emissions in agriculture and promote the use of green hydrogen. The renewable energy project in Moree, focusing on minimal water usage, is seen as a game changer for the local community, providing opportunities to benefit from energy produced in the south-west Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) and driving down costs further. Overall, these projects represent a step towards utilizing clean energy to benefit local communities and address climate change.
“Prices have doubled”: Farmers turn to wind and solar to make fertiliser, and change dialogue about renewables
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