The Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) report, Energy Sovereignty for Regional Australia, advocates for the switch to locally produced, lower cost energy and sustainable biofuels in the agricultural sector. It emphasizes the need for accelerating electrification of farm equipment, such as irrigation and processing machinery, to reduce costs and increase energy security. The report calls for sensible tax policy reform to drive electrification technology while protecting farmers and associated industries. Highlighting the feasibility of using solar PV and battery storage for electric tractors, the report suggests policy support and incentives to accelerate the shift towards more sustainable practices in agriculture. Overall, the shift towards clean energy and electric machinery is seen as a major opportunity to cut costs and increase resilience in the agricultural sector.
Australian farmers call for on-farm electricification and clean tech support
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