Farm energy webinars, forums and training
Exploring Beyond Diesel webinars
Agricultural production relies on many energy sources; the dominant one is diesel. Diesel usage generates many millions of tonnes of CO2 related gases every year. If we are to achieve significant reductions in human related emissions, an alternative to fossil fuel diesel will be needed. This series of free online forums explores alternatives and transitions for production systems that are possible beyond diesel reliance.
Accessibility alert
Some of the PDF presentations on this page are not accessible and cannot be made so. To receive an accessible explanation contact climatechangestrategy@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Exploring Beyond fossil Diesel forum #7
Exploring Beyond (fossil) Diesel #7 webinar in this series was held on 16 May 2023. Rose Amal, University of NSW Scientia Professor of Chemical Engineering, discussed Power to X (P2X) - combining green hydrogen with carbon to make renewable fuels, and with air and water to make fertilisers. NSW Farmers ex-President James Jackson provided ag insights on the discussion.
Watch a recording of the online webinar here.
View or download a DPI P2X presentation (PDF, 4035.16 KB) from the webinar.
Further information on the Exploring Beyond Diesel series can be found on the Tocal College Courses Website
Exploring Beyond fossil Diesel forum #6
Exploring Beyond (fossil) Diesel #6 webinar in this series was held on 15 September 2022. Chair of the Cleaner Fuel Alliance, Simon Roycroft, discussed the potential for renewable diesel use both globally and here in Australia. Simon has just received the first shipment of renewable diesel (HVO100) into Australia, which is exciting news in the scheme of fuel, and he is passionate about its potential.
Watch a recording of the online webinar presentation here.
Exploring Beyond fossil Diesel forum #5
Exploring Beyond (fossil) Diesel webinar #5 was held on 13 April 2022 and looked at improvements in diesel engines and an Australian group developing renewable (no/low carbon) diesel.
Watch a recording of the online webinar presentation here.
Download the presentation Renewable Low Carbon Fuels Boost the Future for Diesel(PDF, 15401.53 KB)
The article 'Can diesel fuel farming forever?' from the May-June 2022 edition of NSW Farmers 'The Farmer' magazine contains a discussion of alternatives to diesel for on-farm use, including biodiesel, renewable diesel, hydrogen, electrification and methane. Turn to page 36 of the magazine to view the article.
Exploring Beyond Diesel forum #4
Exploring Beyond Diesel forum #4 was held on 18 August 2021. Nathan Gore-Brown from MOV3MENT Consultants discussed the findings of a report(PDF, 1741.56 KB) for NSW DPI that explores diesel reliance and transition options.
Watch a recording of the online webinar presentation here.
Download the presentation Diesel Use in Agriculture & Opportunities to Support Net Zero Emissions(PDF, 2692.06 KB)
Exploring Beyond Diesel forum #3
The third Exploring Beyond Diesel online forum was held on 11 November 2020 and explored 'low or zero carbon fuel options'.
Watch a recording of the Forum Three presentations:
Session 1: Welcome and introduction - John O'Connor, DPI
Session 2: The imperative and challenges needing exploration - James Jackson, NSW Farmers President
Session 3: Transitional technologies/alternatives - Johnny Wapstra, Seed 2 Diesel
Session 4: Hydrogen power overview - Mark Wallace, Pitt & Sherry
Session 5: Exploring diesel alternatives; hydrogen - Simon Helps, ANT Solutions
Session 6: Options for H2 & Australian manufacturing - Samuel Blackadder, H2X
Exploring Beyond Diesel forum #2
The second in this series of seminars exploring this theme was held on 2 September 2020. This session looked at the New Holland T6 tractor and its development along with businesses that are developing in Australia to generate methane for industrial uses, one of which may be replacement of diesel. We explored where methane gas may fit into the future power mix.
Download a PDF or watch a recording of the Forum Two presentations:
Session 2: Methane Power - Ben Mitchell, New Holland (PDF, 11923.24 KB)
Watch recording Session 3: The Imperative and Challenges - James Jackson, President NSW Farmers
Session 4: Bundaberg BioHub Qld - Fiona Waterhouse, Utilitas Group (PDF, 3287.78 KB)
Session 6: Transitional Technologies-Future Fuel Mix - Charles Luo, Pitt & Sherry (PDF, 2907.94 KB)
Session 7: Hydrogen Power Developments - Neil Thompson, Director Australian Hydrogen Council (PDF, 1250.63 KB)
Exploring Beyond Diesel forum #1
The first in this series of seminars was held on 10 July 2020 and explored emerging future technologies.
Download PDF or watch a recording of the Forum One presentations:
Session 5: Solar Powered Pumping - Karin Stark & Jon Elder (PDF, 1752.41 KB)
Farm energy forums: energetic opportunities in the 21st century - taking it to the farm
N
SW DPI, in conjunction with various branches of government and industry, host a series of large rural community forums focusing on energy related opportunities for the agricultural sector in the 21st Century. The forums are organised and supported by funds from the energy related Climate Change Fund (CCF) projects and are tailored to meet regional interests and needs.
These forums provide a comprehensive overview on farm energy use and highlight its impact on profitability both now and into the near future, with costs expected to rise. The forums explore where improvements in efficiencies can be achieved and the potential to improve overall energy productivity for each sector. The forums have brought together leading minds from business, government and the university sector to explore the issue, its causes and potential opportunities for agriculture using existing regionally relevant information wherever possible.
Farm Energy Forum presentations
Farm Energy Forums were held in the South Coast and Murray River regions during 2019 and the following PDF presentations are available to download:
South Coast (Bega & Nowra) 20-21 June 2019
- Energy Efficiency Solutions Project Overview - Michael Cashen / John O'Connor (PDF, 1793.05 KB)
- Integrated Hydrogen Energy Systems for Agribusiness - Neil Thompson (PDF, 1843.09 KB)
- Understanding Electricity - Lee Stewart (PDF, 4588.87 KB)
- Reviewing Your Energy Options - Nick Bullock (PDF, 5295.06 KB)
- Agriculture Applications of Batteries - Charles Luo (PDF, 1326.85 KB)
- Energy Efficient Irrigation - Dave O'Donnell PDF, 1934.35 KB
- Dairy Energy Data - Bega Cheese Ltd (PDF, 147.46 KB)
- South Coast Forums Programs (PDF, 521.15 KB)
Murray (Corowa, Finley, Buronga) 27-29 August 2019
- Energy Efficiency Solutions project overview - Michael Cashen / John O'Connor (PDF, 1293.51 KB)
- Integrated Hydrogen Energy Systems - Neil Thompson (PDF, 3868.71 KB)
- Japan's Hydrogen Society Roadmap - Neil Thompson (PDF, 1662.31 KB)
- Understanding Electricity: the grid, usage & cost - Luke Christiansen (PDF, 6303.35 KB)
- Agriculture Applications of Batteries - Charles Luo (PDF, 1846.56 KB)
- Solar Pumping Options - Luke Christiansen (PDF, 3507.24 KB)
- Energy Efficient Irrigation - Dave O'Donnell (PDF, 2929.59 KB)
- Waste Recovery: biomethane use - Ian Longford, Rivalea Piggery (PDF, 2981.01 KB)
- Waste Recovery: biogas solutions - Matt Hayden (PDF, 4108.72 KB)
- Energy & Electricity in Regional NSW - Julia Jelbart NSW Farmers (PDF, 925.2 KB)
- Reaqua Solar Pumping - Bill Leys (PDF, 2219.17 KB)
- Environmental Upgrade Agreements - Mildura Rural City Council (PDF, 659.96 KB)
- Murray Forums Programs (PDF, 651.05 KB)
Further webinars and forums are planned for the future, details of which will be posted once confirmed.
Those interested please contact:
John O'Connor
Phone: 0412 359 084
Email: john.o’connor@dpi.nsw.gov.au