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Electricity to power equipment like irrigation pumps can be one of farmers’ biggest costs. However, with careful planning and investment, it can also be a significant way to add back to improve the bottom line. Jonathan Chislet, from Chislet Farms, shares how he accessed good energy advice through a strong relationship with a well-informed electrician. For those not in that situation, a starting point may be an energy audit with a person like Mark Barber, principal energy consultant with Northmore Gordon who talks about what steps a farmer can take to identify energy opportunities in their business. Learn more about the opportunities for energy technologies to improve farm productivity and resilience on the Energy Smart Farming website: https://extensionaus.com.au/energysmartfarming/home The 'Getting into AgTech' eLearn allows you to understand more about AgTech and how it can help drive productivity and profitability: https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/farm-management/agtech/introduction-to-agtech/getting-into-agtech-elearn-series For further assistance call the Agriculture Victoria Customer Contact Centre here: https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/about/contact-us |