Five practical ways farmers can improve power supply and cut electricity costs

Farms on Single Wire Earth Return (SWER) and remote power supplies occasionally experience flickering lights, low voltage, brown outs and even outages. There are a number of reasons this can occur and there can be practical steps that farmers can take to reduce costs as well as improve their power supply starting with free and low-cost actions.

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New ratings scheme aims to give farmers clearer view of energy developers

Queensland farmers negotiating with renewable energy companies have a new tool to help sort the good operators from the rest.

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What the 2026-27 electricity price changes mean for regional Queensland farms

Regional Queensland electricity prices will change from 1 July 2026, with typical residential, small business and large business customers expected to see lower annual electricity bills compared with 2025-26.

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Batteries on farm: what we’re seeing across Queensland agriculture

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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A new course to help farmers make energy decisions

If you’ve ever looked at your electricity bill, talked to solar and battery companies, or tried to work out how to make your pumps or cold rooms run more efficiently, you’ll know that energy decisions on farms aren’t always straightforward.

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Energy efficiency cost savings for Queensland Farmers

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

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

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

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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