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Reducing carbon emissions on farm
April 18, 2024
QFF’s on-farm energy savers programs have been helping farmers identify energy efficiency measures which have reduced costs and carbon emissions. Read this article to learn how and explore ways to reduce carbon emissions on your farm.
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Connectivity and efficiency
April 9, 2024
Smart farming and precision agriculture involve the integration of advanced technologies into farming practices to increase production efficiency and the quality of agricultural produce. Smart systems rely on connectivity and the sensors capable of capturing the real time, daily, weekly, and monthly data on variables such as energy, climate, and water.
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Electricity tariffs on the rise: It’s time to check your tariffs
April 5, 2024
The Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) final determination on 2023-24 regulated retail electricity prices changes came into effect on 1 July 2023. You can download and read the QCA Final Determination including the underlying reasons for price increases here.
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Energy efficiency rebates for Queensland farms and businesses
April 3, 2024
In October 2023 the Queensland Government announced rebates for businesses of up to 50% of the cost of installing new energy efficient equipment.
Eligible businesses will be able to claim up to $12,500 cash back, with a minimum spend of $8000 (GST exclusive) to receive the minimum rebate of $4000.
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Energy efficient irrigation savings
March 19, 2024
QFF’s Energy Savers programs delivered over 300 energy assessments and audits in most agricultural sectors throughout Queensland, focusing on electric systems. This article highlights energy efficiency savings unlocked through irrigation improvements.
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The potential of biomass and bioenergy
March 5, 2024
Bioenergy has the potential to be a significant energy resource in Australia with ARENA estimating a potential of 371PJ each year from available resources. For Australia to contribute to the projected global outlook, we would need to experience a 40-fold expansion of the industry over 30 years.
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QBEST Ag: Free energy audits for farms with large energy use
March 1, 2024
QFF are conducting free energy audits through the QBEST Ag Program to support farms reduce their energy spend. Participating farms can receive an ‘appliance’ energy audit or a ‘whole of farm’ energy audit, dependent on their needs.
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Hydrogen opportunities for the Queensland agriculture sector
February 14, 2024
This article aims to provide a quick overview of this versatile energy carrier and the potential opportunities for its development in Queensland and the Queensland agriculture sector.
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QFF Renewable Energy Landholder Series Webinar 2: Developer Perspective
May 22, 2023
During the development of the Queensland Renewable Energy Landholder Toolkit QFF were joined by ACCIONA Energía Business Developer Manager Gavin Lee to discuss land access for renewable projects from the developer perspective.
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