Energy efficiency cost savings for Queensland Farmers

December 11, 2025

For energy-intensive farming operations with irrigation pumps, cold storage and processing equipment, energy efficiency is a practical, cost-effective investment that pays off quickly by reducing operating costs and helping the farm stay competitive and resilient to rising power costs.

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QFF program uncovers $1.64 million in energy savings for Queensland farms

December 11, 2025

QFF has completed the QBEST Ag Program which has identified $1.64 million in potential savings for Queensland farmers who participated in the program.

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How to have your say on a renewable energy project near you

December 11, 2025

As renewable energy developments expand across Queensland, landholders and community members may want to understand how a proposed project could affect their property, business, or local area. Whether you have questions, concerns, or useful local knowledge to share, there are several ways to engage with developers, councils, and planning authorities.

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How to find out about renewable energy projects near you

December 10, 2025

Queensland’s renewable energy rollout is well underway and many farming districts are seeing increasing interest from wind, solar, transmission and storage developers.

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Interstate lessons in on-farm energy efficiency – Kia Ora Piggery’s Bioenergy story

October 28, 2025

Attendees at the 2025 Renewables in Agriculture Conference in Bendigo heard the story of Kia Ora Piggery’s energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives during a site tour showcasing innovative bioenergy solutions in action.

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Agrivoltaics: Why waste that shade?

October 28, 2025

Agrivoltaics combines agriculture and photovoltaics — using the same land for both farming and solar energy generation. With Queensland’s rapid growth in solar energy development, agrivoltaics provides a way to retain productive farmland while contributing to renewable energy targets.

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Energy Southern Queensland (EnergySQ) – Empowering farmers to find energy efficiency and cost savings

July 21, 2025

The Energy Southern Queensland (EnergySQ) program provided farmers with expert insights, practical tools and tailored support to reduce energy costs while boosting their productivity.

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QFF’s Energy Engagement and Education role celebrates a productive first year

July 1, 2025

An innovative new engagement initiative spearheaded by a partnership between the Queensland Farmers' Federation (QFF) and Powerlink has reached a 12-month milestone of supporting landholders navigate the energy transition.

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Thinking long term: How to factor in decommissioning when considering renewable energy projects on your farm

June 23, 2025

Some farmers considering hosting utility-scale projects (e.g. wind farm or solar farm) on their land as a way to earn a secondary income. But when planning and costing these projects, it is important to remember the end of the project and decommissioning - what happens when the infrastructure reaches the end of its life?

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