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The agriculture industry explores new ways of placing solar panels on farms as renewable energy becomes more accessible and appealing.

Irrigation could costs these Gippsland dairy farmers up to $80,000 a year. But a large investment in renewable energy has slashed that — and the system could pay for itself in just seven years.

New South Wales farmers say they are doing everything possible to prepare for blackouts as power supply issues loom, but some say it may not be enough.

Farmers say they are doing everything possible to prepare for blackouts as they face power supply issues, but some say it may not be enough.

In recent years, Chris Brayley's electrical business has shifted to become increasingly solar-focused, prompted more recently by the high cost to fuel generators.

David Ross can go months without going into town after becoming self-sufficient. When Glen Echo was cut off by floodwater for the third time since Christmas, his thoughts turned to his neighbours struggling without power...

The scale of the solar power industry is  rapidly expanding around Australia, but so are the questions about its green credentials.

An outback town in Queensland is looking toward a renewable energy resurgence thanks to the brainchild of a leading economist. 

An outback town in Queensland is looking toward a renewable energy resurgence thanks to the brainchild of a leading economist. 

Energy consumption on farms has been increasing over the past decade but there are ways to bring rising bills under control.

With the Narrabri Gas Project given the green light, farmers are wondering what is next for gas.

A solar farm proposed for Walla Walla has been approved by the NSW Independent Planning Commission, even as some in the community raise environmental impact concerns.

Ten of Australia's 12 largest egg producers have some form of solar energy powering their farms, with proponents urging a move toward carbon neutrality in an already low-carbon-sourced industry.

This 10-million-bird chicken farm has slashed its power bill and reduced its CO2 emissions by 1,500 tonnes after installing one of agriculture's most extensive solar and battery systems.

This 10-million-bird chicken farm has slashed its power bill and reduced its CO2 emissions by 1,500 tonnes after installing one of agriculture's most extensive solar and battery systems.