DARLING Downs irrigators will be able to make better informed decisions around on-farm irrigation energy efficiency and solar pumping technologies through a field day being held at Cecil Plains on Wednesday, September 7.
The day will provide a comprehensive insight to growers about ways in which they can monitor and improve their energy efficiency and include presentations from local farmers and experts in irrigation efficiency and renewable energy.
Topics to be covered include the findings from on-farm energy efficiency audits, the potential to irrigate with solar power, the latest tariffs and pricing of electricity, diesel efficiency and how this all links to the myBMP Energy Module.
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation’s (QFF) Energy Savers Program is working with the Darling Downs Cotton Growers Association, Central Downs Irrigators Limited, Cotton Australia and Cotton-Info to deliver the Cecil Plains Irrigators Field Day. CLICK HERE to register.
QFF president and Cecil Plains cotton grower Stuart Armitage said the Energy Savers Program was run in conjunction with Ergon Energy and is designed to assist farmers reduce energy costs.
“The program is designed to support the accelerated adoption of improvements in on-farm energy use that will lower energy costs for farmers and producers,” Mr Armitage said.
“QFF and Ergon are currently conducting targeted audits of on-farm processing such as heating, cooling, lighting and irrigation as well as assisting farmers to identify potential savings and provide information on financing options.
“Cotton specific case studies from these audits will be presented to growers so we can answer questions and discuss energy efficiencies that can be applied to their business.
“This field day is all about making sure growers are aware the technology is out there to reduce their electricity and water use, and by doing so they can reduce their associated costs.
“The Energy Savers Program is designed to help farmers find the right solution for their needs and to encourage them to make the right investments to improve their bottom line.”
